Exceptional career opportunity for an engaging leader to join our team
The strategy is set and we need your hands on leadership experience to drive us into 2019
Based at our National Support Office, East Tamaki
Considering a role renovation? We've got the building plans and delivery schedule so pack your bag! Together we're going on a high-performance drive to frame your future.

LET'S FRAME THIS FOR YOU:
As National Health and Safety Manager you'll be ultimately responsible for championing a positive and engaging safety culture across our business. Leading a team of x3 dedicated H&S advisors you'll play a vital role in our success; engaging with the workforce and ultimately driving Carters level of safety awareness and performance.

The straetgy is set, so we're looking for our next Leader who will also still be very much hands on in an advisor role; actively participate in risk management including pro-actively visiting sites, conducting assessments, recommending capital improvements, leading the rehabilitation process and providing advice on solutions for hazard and risk controls. You'll ensure compliance with legislative and company standards, manage the ACC partnership programme and other external service provider relationships.

You'll be involved with regular audits, investigations and reviews - and most importantly - be known as the safety Leader in our business, providing coaching to our managers/staff and building safety leadership capabilities. There is also a reporting element to the role therefore you'll enjoy hands-on operational and analytical work.

The position is based in our National Support Office in East Tamaki, Auckland, with a small amount of domestic travel throughout the year.

KEEN TO NAIL THIS?

We're looking for someone with a high level of enthusiasm and initiative and a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of people. The foundations to this role will see you demonstrating the below skill set:

Experience in a health and safety Management role, coupled with a proven track record using your influencing skills to drive change
In-depth knowledge of New Zealand Health and Safety legislation and current practices. An applicable tertiary qualification would be a distinct advantage to your application
Demonstrate an ability to challenge the status quo for optimal business outcomes; taking ownership for results and working across the business to influence change
Enhance a safety minded culture, actively gaining buy-in and building positive relationships across our Management team and onsite staff
Be commercially astute and practical in your approach, demonstrating strong communication skills with ability to clearly articulate your strategic thinking

WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU TOO:
If you're wanting a partnership that's built on genuine trust and desire to grow together, this could be the opportunity for you. Aswell as a positive, supportive, professional work environment, we also offer:

A competitive remuneration package in addition to an attractive bonus scheme
Company Buying Privileges across CARTERS Stores

• 5% Benefits Plan which includes Superannuation, Permanent Death & Disability Insurance, Southern Cross Medical Insurance not to mention a voluntary savings scheme!

HAVE WE STRUCTURED YOUR INTEREST YET?

CARTERS is a unique New Zealand owned and operated business and we've helped build the country for over 150 years. We're 100% for the trade which means CARTERS' model is purely business to business. Our success truly is our customers' success. That's why we strive to be the best building partner in the market and always make sure we're performing or exceeding the level of service our customers expect. We have 50 Branches and 9 Manufacturing Sites including the National Support Head Office. Our entire workforce is fully involved everyday with improving our EHS performance.

TIME TO FOOT THE GROUND WORK

Click 'apply now' below or visit www.careers.carters.co.nz. Join the CARTERS team and gain access to the support and opportunities offered by one of NZ's top employers!