Beyond Compliance – Building a Proactive Safety Culture

Join industry leaders and safety professionals on 10 June for an event dedicated to transforming workplace safety from a compliance checkbox to a thriving organisational culture.

Description

Join us on June 10th for an immersive in-person experience that will revolutionise how you approach workplace safety. This event is designed to shift safety from a mere compliance checkbox to a thriving organisational culture.

We need to shift the dial on New Zealand's track record for workplace safety. With the upcoming programme changes to health and safety legislation, it's time to lead from the top in your business by connecting compliance with culture to create an environment where safety is valued at all levels.

Why you should attend

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders and safety professionals who have successfully balanced regulatory compliance with creating a genuine safety culture. Discover how leading businesses harmonise regulatory obligations with authentic safety engagement and learn to identify where compliance ends, and true culture begins.

What you'll gain

  • Practical strategies: Move beyond minimum compliance requirements with actionable insights you can implement immediately within your business.
  • Interactive discussions: Participate in engaging discussions on balancing regulatory demands with meaningful safety initiatives.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with professionals facing similar challenges and share experiences.
  • Actionable frameworks: Learn how to balance competing priorities while creating an environment where safety is valued at all levels of your organisation.

Meet our expert speakers

  • Paul Jarvie, OH&S Advocacy Professional, EMA
    • With 30 years of experience, Paul is a key OH&S expert who has served as an NZ delegate at the International Labour Organisation and chaired committees on agriculture and machine guarding. 
  • Wendi Bains, Chief Safety & Sustainability Officer at Fletcher Building
    • Wendi leads health, safety, environment, and sustainability strategies across Fletcher Building's diverse operations. 
  • Nathan Hight, Co-Founder & CEO of 365 Ventures: Safe365
    • Nathan is a certified company director and professional risk manager with over 20 years in the safety industry. He co-founded Safe365, a platform supporting workplace health and safety, and has led significant safety culture reforms. 
  • Joanne van den Berg, Head of Safety & Wellbeing at Foodstuffs North Island Limited
    • Joanne leads a team dedicated to health, safety, and wellbeing at Foodstuffs North Island. With over 10 years of experience, Joanne has a proven track record of transforming safety practices and improving engagement and compliance.
  •  Jon Harper-Slade, GM Health and Safety Innovation at Construction Health and Safety NZ (CHASNZ)
    • Jon is an executive leader with over 16 years of experience in health, safety, and environment. He has driven transformational change programs and developed innovative safety initiatives in New Zealand's construction sector.

Secure your spot

Spaces are limited for this exclusive in-person event. Register today to secure your place in this important conversation about the future of workplace safety. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your approach to safety and create a culture where safety is everyone's priority.