Technical Lead - Health, Safety and Compliance

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• An opportunity to have impact and grow a safety focused culture
• Work across a range of lab environments - science, engineering, health
• Varied and interesting work

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

If you're looking for an opportunity to be at the heart of building a safety-focused culture combined with first-class practices in a diverse and challenging environment, this could be your New Year opportunity. This newly created role will enable you to bring your experience and qualifications to bear across a range of scientific, engineering and health labs and environments. This is not your average lab environment – we are innovators and creators, researchers and students with a passion for learning and making a difference in the wider world.

We have a broad range of complex safety and compliance matters that make the work interesting - from a wide range of field-based research (think Antarctica, volcanoes, oceans to name a few), labs and engineering workshops, as well as students on placement in a range of industries.

This is a largely 'green fields' opportunity where you'll be expected to have a positive impact on the safety and compliance culture and performance of the relevant parts of the organisation.

For more information on the role please see the position description.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

• You'll have significant experience in labs, backed by a post-graduate qualification (PhD preferred) combined with a depth of experience in health and safety (in a lab environment)
• You'll have a successful track record of ensuring safe work practices are understood, followed and contribute to an increasingly strong safety focussed culture
• Your mission in this role will be to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance in our labs, engineering workshops and other relevant environments, building safety awareness, commitment and engagement
• You're ready to take a lead role in guiding lab staff, academic researchers and students on best practices, safe methods of work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• You know the relevant legislation and regulations and can apply them in a way that is compliant yet allows for innovation; bringing a wise mix of pragmatism and legal/regulatory requirements to your advice and guidance
• You are known for your communication and influencing skills and you tackle problems proactively

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The People and Capability Division comprises Human Resource Management, Organisational Development and Health, Safety and Wellness. We are a friendly and supportive team who deliver high quality services across the University, covering the full spectrum of people and capability business needs.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close: 31 January 2025

Requisition number: 1002233