Careers

Mō MetService – About MetService

For over 150 years MetService has kept New Zealanders informed, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. With a global reputation for using science and technology to creatively solve weather challenges and deliver scientific meteorological services and products, MetService has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s most trusted public-sector organisations.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for someone to lead and evolve our Risk, Assurance and Safety practices & mindsets – all designed to build business resilience.

This role requires an advanced understanding of Risk Frameworks (including Health and Safety) and someone who is comfortable working in a highly regulated and commercial industry, to ensure the safety of our people, products, and customers.

Lead a small specialist team, and influence People Leaders to enable the effective implementation of business resilience work programmes.

This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same.  You will have an opportunity to work at a strategic level, as well as advising on operational matters.  Your portfolio will encompass all things Risk, Assurance and Safety which includes ownership of our key Business Resilience Frameworks; Safety; Internal Audit; compliance with Civil Aviation Act regulatory obligations; overseeing our Incident Management Framework, Safety Management system and Business Continuity Plan.

He kōrero mōu – About you

We are looking for a People Leader who deeply cares about Risk, Assurance and Safety culture, who is experienced working with people, Leaders, Executives and the Board, to build a human centric risk based culture and capability.

Requirements

• Five or more years’ experience working in a senior role preferably in risk, compliance, business continuity or internal audit, ideally in a complex organisation
• Ability to lead and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both at a strategic as well as operational level (we are a small organisation and so there is an element of rolling your sleeves up).
• Experience in business transformation, change management and engagement across an organisation highly regarded

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina I a koe - Why you should join our team

We enjoy achieving, we appreciate creativity and welcome diversity of thought. This supports us to be passionate about what we do; and to deliver products and services that have positive outcomes for our commercial customers and the people of New Zealand. You will feel truly valued and supported in a fun, collaborative environment.

Me pēhea te tono - How to apply?

For more information about the role, please refer to the job description.

Note: Please apply as soon as possible. We will review applications and schedule interviews as they are received. The role may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Please click here to apply via Seek to be considered for the role.

Applicants for the role should have New Zealand citizenship/residency or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at recruitment@metservice.com

 

Applications close: Sunday, 20 April 2025

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