Antarctic NZ H&S and Risk Manager roles
Antarctic New Zealand are currently recruiting for two important roles. These roles are based in Christchurch and are critical to the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of our Antarctic programme, and to supporting the next phase of activity, including the Scott Base redevelopment.
As General Manager Antarctic Operations, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of New Zealand’s Antarctic programme—supporting science, protecting the environment, and maintaining our national presence in one of the most challenging environments on Earth.
This is an important leadership role with us, working at executive level, providing strategic direction, governance, and assurance across all Antarctic operations, while leading a high-performing and deeply committed team.
Health, Safety and Risk (HSR) Manager- Closing 14 June(external link)
As Health, Safety and Risk (HSR) Manager, you will lead the organisation’s health and safety function, helping to ensure the people in our care stay safe while enabling the delivery of complex Antarctic operations.
This role is hands-on and influential — focused on supporting the organisation to embed a strong, proactive safety culture, building capability across leaders and teams, and ensuring effective systems and assurance are in place. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide trusted advice and practical leadership across health, safety and wellbeing, while also maintaining oversight of enterprise risk and organisational resilience.
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This is a rare opportunity to lead health and safety in one of the most extreme and complex environments in the world — making a real difference to people, operations and outcomes.
If this sounds like you, please apply via the Antarctic New Zealand website(external link).