Kia ora!
At Air New Zealand, safety is more than a priority, it is part of who we are. In this leadership role you will shape the way we protect our people, customers, and communities through world-class Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing (HSEW) assurance. This is your chance to set direction, inspire others, and make a measurable difference across the organisation.
As Chapter Lead People Safety (Assurance), you will be at the centre of our People Safety Centre of Excellence. You will guide a high-performing team, embed assurance practices, and bring bold thinking to strengthen how we manage risk in a complex, high-profile environment. At Air New Zealand you will also benefit from the scale and opportunity of working with one of New Zealand’s most attractive employers, known globally for our strong culture, service, and innovation.
About the role
- Provide visible and effective leadership of HSEW systems, assurance processes, and best practice
- Build capability within the People Safety – Assurance chapter and grow the competence of chapter members
- Act as craft lead for People Safety (Assurance) specialists, maintaining the craft description, contribution model, and game plan
- Work closely with Product Owners, Chapter Leads, and Agile Coaches to lift the performance of the People Safety CoE
- Strengthen relationships with senior leaders, managers, unions, regulators, and industry bodies
- Drive innovation, cultural change, and continuous improvement to embed a high-performance safety culture
- Provide expert HSEW systems and assurance advice to leaders and ensure the right people and skills are in place to meet future needs.
What you’ll bring
- Significant senior-level experience in a complex airline or operational environment
- Proven expertise in Health and Safety systems, legislation, and assurance processes
- Strong leadership experience, with a track record of building capability and cohesive teams
- Advanced skills in risk management methodologies, safety data systems, and performance analysis
- Professional standing aligned to HASANZ/INSHPO frameworks, or equivalent experience
- High resilience, adaptability, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Experience with Agile business structures and change leadership in large organisations.
What we can offer you
We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support them in and out of work. When you join Air New Zealand, you will enjoy:
- Discounted travel for you and your whānau across our network and with partner airlines
- FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
- Medical cover options through Koruhealth and discounted Southern Cross private health insurance
- Superannuation matching of up to 4% of your gross salary or wages
- A learning culture with opportunities to extend your skills and grow your career.
Ready for take-off?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of safety at Air New Zealand. If you are an inspiring leader ready to drive impact at scale, we invite you to apply today. Applications close Sunday 12th October.
Additional Information
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.
"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."
