Health & Safety Manager

Role Overview

Enatel is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to enhance and lead health, safety, wellbeing, and risk management efforts across its international operations in New Zealand and the United States. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this pivotal role collaborates with senior leadership to promote a culture of safety accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement, ultimately driving optimal health and safety outcomes aligned with business growth.

Key Duties

• Steer health, safety, wellbeing, and risk management programs throughout multiple operational regions.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to fortify critical risk oversight and ensure operational safety ownership.
• Deliver expert advice, coaching, and assurance across the organization.
• Ensure compliance through incident investigation, learning, and enhancement processes.
• Enhance organizational competence via improved systems, targeted training, and active workforce engagement.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of five years’ experience in senior advisory or managerial roles related to Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or environments involving substantial operational hazards.
• Proficient understanding of critical risk management practices and health & safety frameworks.
• Effective experience influencing senior management and providing credible risk-centered counsel.
• Adept at interpreting data, spotting trends, and communicating actionable safety insights to leadership.
• Demonstrated skill in preparing health and safety performance reports for executive teams.
• Familiarity with New Zealand health and safety legal requirements; knowledge of US operations is beneficial.
• Track record in leading incident investigations to facilitate preventative organizational learning.
• Capability in coaching and developing staff to cultivate health and safety competence and engagement.
• Possession of relevant qualifications in Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or related fields.

About Enatel

Established in 2002 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Enatel is a technological leader in power electronics, exporting over 95% of products globally. With a workforce exceeding 200 employees and reach across the US and UK markets, the company fosters innovation and development through investment in its people's growth and continuous team improvement.

Employee Benefits

• Inclusive, supportive work environment with a wellbeing program and 24/7 confidential assistance service.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage through Southern Cross.
• Access to professional development resources including LinkedIn Learning and internal training modules.
• Competitive salary package reviewed regularly to reward performance.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Work Location and Application

This position is based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, and requires onsite presence. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications directly to Enatel’s recruitment team via email with the job title as the subject line.