Health, Safety&Wellbeing Business Partner, Auckland

Health, Safety&Wellbeing Business Partner Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Spark New Zealand As New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark’s purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. We provide mobile, broadband, and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.We operate in an exciting and constantly evolving industry, where the pace of change brings new and unique challenges every day. We adopt Agile ways of working to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers. Agile replaces traditional hierarchical structures, fostering a transparent, collaborative environment with highly productive teams empowered to deliver better outcomes for our customers, communities, and all of New Zealand.We seek a person with a proven track record and passion for making a difference in a large, complex, and diverse workplace, with a genuine commitment to continually improving health, safety, and wellbeing. Reporting to the H&S Lead, you will be part of Spark's Health, Safety&Wellbeing team, partnering with various business units. Limited travel may be required. We need Partners who can effectively influence, engage, and coach health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives at all organizational levels, including Spark's leadership and key risk areas. Partner with key stakeholders by providing support and guidance to ensure successful outcomes and delivery.Connect with people to find the right solutions for creating a safer working environment. Facilitate a growth mindset for health, safety, and wellbeing across supported teams. Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships, understanding complex situations and offering sound resolutions to enhance outcomes.Enhance understanding and control of Spark's critical health, safety, and wellbeing risks, including unknown and complex risks. Become recognized as an accomplished H&S partner, integrating health, safety, and wellbeing into Spark's organizational functions and key areas. Learn and adopt Spark's Agile practices for planning and executing health, safety, and wellbeing strategies aimed at continuous improvement. Experience required Ideally hold a professional qualification (e.g., Dip in OHS) in Occupational Health and Safety with extensive experience in a similar role.Experience in Telco, Construction, or Technical/Electrical Safety environments is advantageous but not essential. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for effective integration and relationship building with stakeholders. Why join us? Diversity and Inclusion At Spark, we strive to foster an inclusive culture where diversity is embedded in our daily activities, standards, and practices. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, regardless of gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.Sustainability is central to our mission. We support Aotearoa New Zealand’s recovery and economic transformation, emphasizing equity and digital inclusion in our initiatives. We value our people and offer a range of benefits, including: Wellbeing – Medical insurance, life and income protection, wellbeing coaching, EAP, and clinical support through Mahi Tahi Wellness.Hybrid working– Typically 4 days in the office and 1 flexible day. Leave – Four weeks annual leave, purchased leave, parental leave enhancements, and study leave. Spark Credit – $120 monthly to spend on Spark products. Share Scheme – Opportunities to buy into Spark's share scheme. Career Development – Access to internal learning opportunities across Spark.Note: Due to the role's urgency, only applicants with NZ residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining) will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr