About the Company

Many well-known businesses across New Zealand trust Aramex to deliver. We handle the freight needs of many of the world’s largest e-commerce businesses as well as thousands of local companies.

Headquartered in Dubai with thriving operations in New Zealand, Aramex is a global leader in logistics and transportation solutions. There are currently 17 Regional Franchises and 300+ Courier Franchisees in NZ. Delivering across town and around the world, opportunities abound for motivated individuals to join the team.

At Aramex, we’re committed to achieving great results together and supporting one another in a culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking to join a team where your contribution is valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to hear from you.

Aramex is an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders.

About the Role

Aramex New Zealand has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced National H&S Manager based out one of our three key locations - Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. As a National H&S Manager you will work closely with the General Managers, Branch Managers, and Operations Managers to support delivery of agreed H&S Strategic Goals and the effective and sustainable implementation of agreed H&S procedures. The National H&S Manager will be pivotal in ensuring documentation is reflective of “work as done” and identifying opportunities for continual improvement in H&S practices as well as combining hands on assurance activities with coaching in “what good looks like”. This role will also act as primary point of contact for advice/guidance on H&S requirements relevant to the New Zealand H&S legislative framework.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Processes

• Ensure the Oceania H&S program is “fit for purpose” in New Zealand, meeting country specific legal requirements and maintaining ISO45001 certification.

• Partner with the H&S Advisor to oversee the accuracy and effective use of the Oceania H&S database for New Zealand entities, ensuring compliance with KPIs and workflows.

• Analyse H&S data and assurance findings to to carry out data trend analysis and prepare performance and governance reports, providing insights and solutions for continuous improvement.

Business Partnering

• Support, coach and mentor managers to understand the contents of the Health & Safety Management System (WHSMS) and their application in practice, ensuring implementation to everyday operations with confidence and success.

• Identify, develop and deliver H&S training and awareness materials and programs to strengthen understanding and capability across all levels of the business.

• Facilitate effective worker engagement and consultation forums, encouraging participation, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Assurance & Verification

• Support the development and effective implementation of a structured and meaningful annual WHS assurance programme, confirming how well the Oceania H&S programme is used in practice, recognising and celebrating successes, and identifying continual improvement opportunities.

• Conduct independent verification activities under the 3 lines of defence model, supporting management in driving continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role:

• Formal qualification of NZQA Level 6 or Higher

• Member of NZISM, HASANZ Register or similar professional body

• Minimum 5 years practical H&S experience, in the transport/logistics industry &/or across a multi-sited organisation with a proven track record of successful H&S outcomes

• Formal auditing qualification desirable

• Strong understanding of New Zealand H&S legal framework

• Working knowledge of the New Zealand ACC requirements, would be ideal but not essential

• Good communication and listening skills with the ability to influence at various levels of the organisation, including at senior operational/functional management level

• Practical experience and confidence in development and delivering of H&S awareness training

• Knowledge of ISO45001 & 14001 would be ideal but not essential

• Competent in the use of Office 365 Software

Leadership Behaviors

Our Benefits:

• Annual salary reviews – We conduct annual salary reviews to ensure your pay reflects your role, performance, and the market.

• Peace of mind with Life Insurance – We provide company-paid Life Insurance, giving you and your loved ones added peace of mind.

• Health Insurance – We offer access to medical insurance to help you take care of your health and wellbeing.