Wellbeing Lead - People, Culture & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Lead

Group:People, Culture & Wellbeing

Location: Mt Albert Auckland, Ruakura, Rotorua, Palmerston North, Lincoln Christchurch New Zealand

Vacancy number: 61467

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Be Part of Science That Makes a Difference

Play a pivotal role in shaping the wellbeing, health and resilience of our people. You'll partner with leaders across New Zealand to create psychologically healthy workplaces, manage psychosocial and occupational health risks, and support successful recovery and return-to-work outcomes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced wellbeing, rehabilitation, occupational health or people professional who enjoys influencing leaders, driving meaningful change, and making a real impact on the employee experience.

Why you’ll love working here | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga

At the Bioeconomy Science Institute, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;

Recharge - Generous additional annual leave and paid parental leave.

Grow Your Career - Ongoing career development opportunities.

Flexibility - Hybrid working options and flexible hours where appropriate.

Health & Wellbeing - Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings, comprehensive wellbeing and health benefits with enhanced sick leave.

Why this role is special

This newly established role is a key position within our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team and will play a critical role in embedding a proactive and integrated approach to wellbeing across the organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence organisational culture, strengthen leadership capability, and deliver initiatives that make a lasting difference to our people.

Importantly, you'll be joining an organisation that is committed to strengthening wellbeing outcomes, with leaders who are eager to embrace this work and recognise its value. Supported by a collaborative and experienced People, Culture and Wellbeing team, you'll have the backing, partnerships, and organisational commitment needed to help make this role a success.

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua

In this role, you will

• Lead the development and delivery of wellbeing, psychosocial risk management and occupational health programmes across the organisation.
• Partner with leaders to identify and manage psychosocial risks, fostering psychologically healthy and supportive workplaces.
• Lead return-to-work and recovery processes, working closely with employees, leaders, ACC and healthcare providers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Monitor wellbeing, health and recovery trends, providing insights and recommendations that drive continuous improvement.
• What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako

To be successful in this role, you will have

At least five years' experience in wellbeing, occupational health, rehabilitation, health and safety, human resources, or a related advisory or partnering role.

Demonstrated experience managing return-to-work and rehabilitation programmes, including working with ACC and external providers.

Strong knowledge of psychosocial risk management, worker wellbeing, occupational health principles and relevant health and safety legislation.

Exceptional communication, coaching and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and support leaders at all levels.

About us | Ko wai mātou

The Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao is New Zealand’s newest public research organisation, formed through the merger of AgResearch, Plant & Food Research, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, Scion, and the New Zealand Food Innovation Network. Our purpose is to drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy, using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience, a healthy environment and beneficial social outcomes for New Zealand.

We are excited about this new chapter and welcome applicants who want to be part of our journey.

Further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website, watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.

Ready to Apply? | Kua rite koe ki te tono?

If this opportunity excites you and you believe your skills, experience and perspective would add value to our team, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close:25/10/2026 11:55pm

Click Apply Now to submit your application and view the link to the Position Description for this role.