ROLE DESCRIPTION

Title Health and Safety Manager Incumbent Vacant

Reports To General Manager Policy, Date Last July 2016 Environment and Safety Reviewed

Team Policy, Environment and Location Christchurch and Antarctica Safety Office based Direct Reports None Work Environment Short-term work in Antarctica is part of this role which requires a medical clearance.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT Antarctica New Zealand is a Crown Entity established on 1 July 1996 under the New Zealand Antarctic Institute Act to develop, manage and execute New Zealand’s activities in respect of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Our key activities include facilitating scientific research in Antarctica, protection of the environment and raising public awareness of the global significance of the continent and surrounding Southern Ocean. Antarctica New Zealand operates in a range of environments including a typical office and warehouse environment in Christchurch, as well as the more challenging and occasionally hostile environment of Antarctica. Antarctica New Zealand is committed to maintaining the health and safety of all employees and participants in the New Zealand Antarctic Programme, including contractors. Health and Safety is a core value and the highest organisational priority. This role is responsible for the development, implementation and management of Antarctica New Zealand's Health and Safety System.

ORGANISATIONAL PURPOSE

Inspiring people to connect with Antarctica, through knowledge and collaboration.

ROLE PURPOSE

Support Antarctica New Zealand’s work to continually and systematically improve the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, contractors and visitors to ensure no one is harmed.

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WORK OF ROLE  Promote, champion and drive continual improvement in health and safety.  Manage Antarctica New Zealand’s Health and Safety Improvement Project; o Support continual improvement and zero harm by updating policies, procedures, controls, and measurement and review processes; o Develop the system to be accredited to an internationally applied standard (e.g. OHSAS 18001: 2007) by December 2017.  Lead the on-going management of the Health and Safety System.  Provide expert advice to staff on the implementation of the health and safety system, facilitating others’ work on health and safety.  Provide accurate and timely advice to external stakeholders and contractors on the health and safety system, including cooperation and coordination with those with whom we share duties.  Undertake any other tasks assigned by the General Manager Policy, Environment and Safety.

KEY CHALLENGES  Maintaining and enhancing a strong health and safety culture;  Supporting the organisation and inspiring engagement in the implementation of an improved and continually improving health and safety system;  Working with internal and external stakeholders, some of whom will be working remotely.

KEY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal  Chief Executive  Senior Leadership Team  Scott Base Leadership Team  All staff External  WorkSafe New Zealand  Standards New Zealand  New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM)  Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)  New Zealand research institutes, scientists and stakeholders.

MINIMUM CAPABILITY NECESSARY TO WORK TO ROLE

CAPABILITY AREA DESCRIPTION Qualifications, Certificates  National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health and Memberships (NEBOSH) International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; or an equivalent Grad / Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.  Membership with the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) and/or the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Knowledge, Skills and  At least three years’ experience of delivering and preferably leading Experience health and safety projects and outcomes.  Experience with Systems Management (e.g. OHSAS 18001: 2007) and audits.  A high level of understanding and experience with relevant national and international health and safety legislation.  Project management experience.

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 Creative thinker and problem solver.  Demonstrated practical operational ‘hands on’ experience.  Shows leadership and influences a strong health and safety culture.  Strong, clear communicator.  An understanding of the New Zealand public sector is useful. Judgement, temperament  Demonstrates ability to learn, even from difficult situations. and influence  Develops strong relations with stakeholders.  Is aware of impact of self on others.  Confronts issues and persists to resolve them.  Effective interpersonal skills, including the use of enquiry that supports understanding and support for plans and changes.  Ability to make difficult decisions which may not be popular with staff or colleagues.

ANTARCTICA NEW ZEALAND VALUES

To honour our obligation to Antarctica:  We are passionate about what we do  We care for each other and the environment  We work together  We act with integrity  We aspire to the highest standards

ROLE AUTHORISATIONS I confirm that this Role Description accurately describes the work of the Health and Safety Manager:

General Manager Policy, Environment and Safety Date

I accept this Role Description accurately describes the work of the role for which I am accountable:

Health and Safety Manager Date

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