Health & Safety Manager

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. 

People are what make us the leading professional services firm in New Zealand, and we are a firm full of energy, challenge, innovation and opportunities. We live our values of care, working together, acting with integrity, reimagining the possible, and making a difference, and pride ourselves on the vision and expertise we provide for our clients, which include many of the world’s top-tier companies and leading government organisations.  This position sits within the Internal Firm Services team. The Internal Firm Services (IFS) teams support our business so we can deliver the best possible service to our clients. 

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your people-focused skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter. 

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. 

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

The main purpose of this position is to manage all aspects of Health and Safety. This includes elements of Business Continuity and Emergency Response Planning.  

Key focus will be placed upon transitioning away from reactive ways of working to a more proactive approach followed by strong standardization and embedded continuous improvement practices 

Your day-to-day could include: 

Health & Safety  

• Provide Health & Safety support to One Firm Services.  

• Organise workstation assessments and prepare documentation as required.  

• Develop, schedule and carry out Health & Safety risk assessments, compliance initiatives and audits as and when required.  

• Coordinate training programmes such as First Aid Certification and Fire Wardens and maintain a list of current certifications.  

• In conjunction with the Facilities Team and the building Landlords, coordinate the Emergency Egress Training and trial evacuations processes.  

• Maintain and manage the Health & Safety registry system to ensure near misses; incidents and accidents are captured accurately and where required investigations are initiated.   

• Organise and lead regular Health & Safety meetings.  

• Ensure that First aid boxes are kept stocked and in-date.  

• Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), and supplies are available for all PwC offices.   

• Develop and oversee the electrical Test & Tag process for all sites.  

• Work collaboratively with the People Experience team to ensure alignment between Health & Safety and the wider wellbeing strategy for PwC New Zealand.    

Visitor and Contractor Management  

• Audit Visitor and Contractor management systems to identify risks / hazards and develop / implement new software, processes and standard operating procedures to address any gaps  

Business Continuity - Crisis Management & Incident Response  

• Support business continuity by being an active participant in the NZ Crisis Management & Incident Response Team  

Reporting   

• Develop and implement monthly Health & Safety Metrics / dashboards  

• Co-author Health & Safety and Wellbeing Reports with the People Experience team  

Travel  

• This is a national role with oversight across 5 regional offices. Travel will be required from time to time to carry out audits, training and general Health and Safety related duties. 

These responsibilities may be amended or varied from time to time 

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role 

• Health & Safety Certification  

• Demonstrable experience in a similar Management role a must  

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ 

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

• Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility, and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered   

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process. 

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you. 

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate. 

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people. 

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

March 20, 2026