Trentham

Health & Safety

15615BR

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organization, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Our dedicated workforce focuses on delivering sustainment capabilities to the NZ Defence Force in addition to supporting FENZ, Wellington Airport and NZ Police.

Our ESH Manager is responsible for shaping the overall direction of Environmental Health and Safety across the country. This role is pivotal in fostering a safe working environment, driving a culture of safety, and ensuring compliance with local and national regulations. It requires strong leadership, collaboration skills, and a deep understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices.

Key aspects of this role include:
Strategic Leadership: You will set the direction for Health and Safety policies, processes, and procedures across New Zealand, ensuring they are robust, implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.

Operational Management: Driving operational business solutions related to HSE is critical. This involves both the development of new safety strategies and ensuring current ones remain effective.

Incident Management: You will lead investigations of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) related incidents, identifying hazards, and overseeing job safety analysis. Your role is vital in determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

Compliance Audits: Conducting compliance audits and preparing action plans will be a core function. You’ll be tasked with ensuring the business adheres to relevant health and safety regulations and legal requirements.

Collaboration and Support: With the support of local and regional teams, you will work closely with the business to provide coaching, support, and expert advice. Your role is to be a trusted partner, helping the organization achieve its safety goals and maintain compliance.

Continuous Improvement: An ongoing focus on continuous improvement in health and safety practices is key. You'll encourage a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk management.

To be considered for the role we are seeking applicants who have the following skills and attributes:

• Relevant qualifications within the Environment, Safety and Health fields (minimum diploma).
• Proven experience leading a team within an ESH environment (5 years minimum).
• Established experience working, with and influencing, across all levels of the organisation, including Senior Leadership.
• ISO 45001 & 14001 certification experience.
• Outstanding business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) including an ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.

When you join Lockheed Martin New Zealand, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow within our company. We offer you a range of benefits, no matter what stage of life you are in.
Imagine a better work-life balance where you can enjoy flexible work arrangements with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives including 12 days sick leave per year from hire date, subsidised healthcare/eye care and free use of the onsite gym and pool.

• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
• Collaborative environment - opportunities for professional growth & development
• Monday to Friday – enjoy that work life balance
• National role based in Trentham - with the potential to travel
• Additional benefits such as Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Up to 4% employer Kiwisaver contribution

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

New Zealand

Permanent

Full Time