Position description
July 2016
Title:
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager
Reporting to:
Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports:
HSEQ Advisors (x2)
HSEQ Management System Advisor
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager reports to the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team for MainPower New Zealand
Limited (the Company).
The HSEQ Manager leads a culture of health, safety, quality and respect for the environment
across the organisation; with a focus on safety first. In undertaking these accountabilities, the
HSQE Manager will ensure that the MainPower business is supported by appropriate health
and safety advice such that the requirements of both regulatory and accreditation
requirements are met, delivering implementable health and safety initiatives consistent with
MainPower’s strategic objectives and annual business plan.
POSITION VALUES
This is a significant executive position with accountability to the CEO and strong working
relationships across the executive leadership team. It is expected that the HSEQ Manager
maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity at all times; ensuring the values of the
organisation are upheld.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS – INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
 CEO and members of the Executive Leadership Team
 Board of Directors
 Direct Reports
 Customers
 Suppliers, advisors and consultants.
 Major Stakeholders
 Industry Associations
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACCOUNTABILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Health, Safety, Environment and 
Quality Strategy – Development
and Implementation
Develops and implements a
strategic plan for the HSEQ that
supports the overall business
objectives of the Company.
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Operational Health and Safety 
Leadership
Provides Health and Safety
Leadership across the Company.
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Develops for consideration and acceptance by the
CEO, a comprehensive strategic plan and road map
for the HSEQ Function that aligns to the overall
business strategy of the Company and provides a
framework for the company to achieve a safety first
approach and zero harm outcomes.
With the support of the Finance Manager and finance
team, prepares an annual budget for the HSEQ
function. Reports to the CEO periodically on actual
costs versus budget as required; providing
comprehensive commentary to explain material
differences in expenditure versus expectation.
Develops key HSEQ performance measures for the
HSEQ Function and the Company as a whole to
enable tracking of performance against the annual
strategy and road maps.
Implements HSEQ strategic plan and road maps
through leadership of the HSEQ function and
providing support to the Executive Leadership Team.
Achieves performance measures established.
Regularly reviews and reports to the CEO as
appropriate regarding implementation of the HSEQ
plans including achievement of key performance
measures.
Supports the Board undertake site visits and
monitoring of the business’s health and safety
performance.
Encourages and supports the work of the health and
safety committee and health and safety
representatives.
In accordance with the strategic plan and road maps
and through leadership of the HSEQ function,
ensures all Health and Safety policies and systems are
fit for purpose, compliant and accord with the overall
objectives of the Company.
Ensures the HSEQ Function consistently and
constantly complies with all Health and Safety
policies and legislative requirements.
In conjunction with the Executive Leadership Team,
ensures all new staff are properly inducted and
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Operational
Environmental 
Leadership
Provides environmental focused
leadership across the Company.
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Operational Quality Leadership
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Provides quality leadership across
the Company.
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Team Leadership
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trained on safe behaviours and have a full
appreciation of all health and safety requirements of
the Company.
Proactively models behaviours that support the
Health and Safety policies of the organisation. Holds
direct reports to account to ensure that they also
proactively model appropriate Health and Safety
behaviours.
Supports MainPower’s “Stand in the Gap”
programme through effective proactive safety
management; changing the health and safety
conversation; improving employee attitude and
morale through engagement; and communicating to
ensure the message is heard.
Ensures the CEO is briefed on all Health and Safety
incidents; immediately in the event of a major
incident.
In accordance with the strategic plan and road maps
and through leadership of the HSEQ function, leads
and fosters a culture of continual environmental
improvement across all MainPower sites and assets
through a day to day environmental focus.
Monitors key environmental issues and impacts
ensures the Executive Leadership Team and CEO are
kept informed of incidents or issues which may
adversely affect the company’s reputation or lead to
legal proceedings.
Ensures that the Company complies with all
applicable environmental standards and performance
and legislative requirements.
Reports to the CEO on any environmental issues or
breaches of legislation.
In accordance with the strategic plan and road maps
and through leadership of the HSEQ function, leads a
culture of quality across all aspects of the company.
Champions and sponsors projects to enhance
operational quality and to attain relevant quality
standards (eg: ISO accreditations).
Monitors quality standards and remedies breaches of
standards through guidance and training as
necessary.
Ensures that the HSEQ team is fully and effectively
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Leads and manages a highly
effective team that is focused on
achieving excellence and meeting 
or exceeding individual, functional
and
Company
performance
targets.
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staffed through robust recruitment and retention
processes.
In alignment with the HSEQ strategic and KPI’s,
establishes and implements Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) for all direct reports individually and
for the Operations function as a team.
Monitors and manages direct report performance in
accordance with established HR processes and
policies.
Ensures all members of the HSEQ team are regularly
and appropriately communicated with, so that they
understand the importance of their roles, the
function and the strategic direction of the business
and are kept informed of all relevant matters and
events.
Reviews performance of the function and direct
reports in accordance with KPIs and provides
coaching, performance management and leadership
as necessary to ensure objectives are met.
Documentation and Training
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Ensures that all HSEQ systems and
processes are documented and
remain current and effective.
Ensures all staff are properly 
trained in all relevant HSEQ
systems and processes.
Through leadership of the HSEQ function, ensures all
HSEQ systems and processes are appropriately
documented, implemented and communicated using
most appropriate methods.
Through leadership of the HSEQ function, ensures all
staff members are properly trained on all relevant
HSEQ systems and processes.
Professional Development
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Undertakes
all
professional
development required to fulfil the 
HSEQ
competencies
and
accountabilities.
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Actively participates in all performance reviews with
the CEO.
In conjunction with the CEO, prepares and keeps
current a professional development plan.
Actively undertakes all professional development
agreed with the CEO.
Undertakes any further professional development
required to fulfil the HSEQ Manager competencies
and accountabilities.
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Executive Leadership Team
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Works closely with the CEO and
Members of the Executive
Leadership team on matters of
strategic
and
operational
importance.
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As agreed with the CEO, prepares a board report or
ad hoc reports on areas of accountability detailing
performance against KPI’s and objectives together
with challenges, areas of concern or particular
success.
Fully participates in all meetings with the CEO,
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Industry Associations
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Executive Leadership Team, Board and others;
contributing ideas and discussing issues.
Ensures the CEO is immediately made aware of issues
regarding business systems that could materially
impact on Company operations.
Performs any other such tasks as may be reasonably
requested from time to time by the CEO.
Actively participates in industry forums that support
the ongoing development and implementation of
safe work practices, safe operating procedures and
industry rules and guides.
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COMPETENCIES – ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
In order to be effective in the position, the HSEQ Manager shall have and be able to
consistently demonstrate the attributes and behaviours described below.
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Actively demonstrates professionalism and integrity in dealings throughout the
organisation and the industry, and is a credible and trustworthy person who holds the
respect of all stakeholders.
Strongly leads by example, providing clear expectations and direction. Creates a culture
of unity and causes people to believe what they do makes a difference to business
success. Is able to relate to all stakeholders through exhibiting different leadership
styles.
Has tenacity in pursuing goals, showing focus and resilience in the face of opposition.
Ensures personal goals are aligned with the company’s objectives.
Demonstrates a strong understanding and commitment to the goals and objectives of
the organisation, contributing to formulating goals with the Board.
Champions the ‘quality cause’; sets directions, defines standards and values, and
embeds a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Displays strong commercial acumen. Analyses key business drivers, opportunities and
competitive advantages to develop strategies to benefit the business.
Understands and models behaviours consistent with the organisation’s wider
environmental, social, cultural and ethical responsibilities; encouraging good standards
of environmental performance and social responsibility.
Strives to keep a constant eye on the market through building rapport with key
contacts, networking and keeping up to date with market information through research
and attendance at industry events.
COMPETENCIES – SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
In order to be effective in the position, the HSEQ Manager shall have and be able to
demonstrate the following skills and experience:
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Holds a relevant tertiary qualification.
Has extensive experience in a health and safety leadership role.
Has exposure to quality and environmental leadership.
Has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic and operational plans.
Is an experienced senior executive with an understanding of reporting to a Board of
Directors
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