Team Lead Health Safety and Security

Team Lead - Health Safety and Security 

• Lead a high-performing team that helps DOC manage critical risks, build organisational capability and keep our people safe while delivering for nature 

• $110,033.00 - $145,000.00 

• Permanent full time, Auckland, Hamilton or Rotorua location preferred – flexible work location options across Aotearoa 

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa 

DOC is strengthening its Health, Safety and Security function to better support our people, manage critical risks, and build organisational resilience with a risk-informed and people-centred approach that focuses on learning, prevention, system stewardship, and partnership. These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape how DOC supports its people, safeguards its operations, and delivers conservation outcomes across Aotearoa. 

Mō te tūranga | About the role 

This is an opportunity to lead a team of experienced health, safety and security professionals supporting one of Aotearoa’s most diverse operational environments. You'll play a critical role in strengthening organisational capability, embedding effective risk management practices, and ensuring leaders have access to high-quality advice and support. 

Leading a geographically dispersed team, you'll provide technical direction, coaching and oversight across health, safety and operational security activities. You'll work closely with leaders across DOC to support critical risk management, assurance programmes, worker participation, organisational learning helping create a more proactive and risk-informed approach across the organisation. 

The position will be focussed on: 

• Lead and develop a team of health, safety and security professionals delivering advisory and partnering services across DOC 

• Drive delivery of critical risk management, assurance, verification and improvement programmes 

• Build organisational capability through coaching, learning initiatives and leadership engagement 

• Provide oversight of operational security programmes and ensure alignment with broader organisational risk management approaches 

• Partner with leaders, workers, regulators and external stakeholders to strengthen organisational performance and culture 

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

We are keen to hear from you, if you have;  

• Significant experience as a senior health and safety practitioner, including leadership of people and programmes 

• A relevant health and safety qualification and strong knowledge of HSWA 2015 and associated regulations 

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, geographically dispersed teams 

• Experience leading critical risk management, assurance and organisational improvement programmes 

• Strong coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement capability 

• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving positive organisational outcomes 

• Understanding of operational and protective security principles 

• Strong strategic thinking, communication and relationship management skills 

• Full NZ drivers licence and ability to travel for work as required 

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? 

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.  

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader. 

Want to know more? 

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted. 

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate. 

Salary: $110,033.00 - $145,000.00, depending on skills and experience., depending on skills and experience. 

Eligibility: You must hold a valid NZ work visa that covers the duration of employment.  

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.  

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 15 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly 

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Emily Blokker, Senior Recruitment Advisor [email protected] 

Please note, we’re unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.