Dick Thornton-Grimes
Head of Health and Safety at Kristin School, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand- Claim this Profile
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Helen Murchison
It is rare to find someone like Dick who has both the understanding of practical and commercial aspects of business, but also has a wealth of safety and operational knowledge. Dick has a knack of building strong relationships in order to get safety at the heart of the business. On a personal note, he has a brilliant sense of humour, is a great sounding board and has loads of passion for people going home safe
Helen Murchison
It is rare to find someone like Dick who has both the understanding of practical and commercial aspects of business, but also has a wealth of safety and operational knowledge. Dick has a knack of building strong relationships in order to get safety at the heart of the business. On a personal note, he has a brilliant sense of humour, is a great sounding board and has loads of passion for people going home safe
Helen Murchison
It is rare to find someone like Dick who has both the understanding of practical and commercial aspects of business, but also has a wealth of safety and operational knowledge. Dick has a knack of building strong relationships in order to get safety at the heart of the business. On a personal note, he has a brilliant sense of humour, is a great sounding board and has loads of passion for people going home safe
Helen Murchison
It is rare to find someone like Dick who has both the understanding of practical and commercial aspects of business, but also has a wealth of safety and operational knowledge. Dick has a knack of building strong relationships in order to get safety at the heart of the business. On a personal note, he has a brilliant sense of humour, is a great sounding board and has loads of passion for people going home safe
Experience
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Kristin School
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New Zealand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Health and Safety
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Jan 2022 - Present
A multifaceted role to lead health and safety differently and continue the journey to make Kristin a safe place to learn and work. 1800 students and 300+ staff. A multifaceted role to lead health and safety differently and continue the journey to make Kristin a safe place to learn and work. 1800 students and 300+ staff.
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Vector Limited
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New Zealand
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Partner
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2022
A Senior HSE Partner across Vector businesses including Electricity, Gas and Fibre, Powersmart and HRV. Originally the Networks HSE Manager responsible for the HSE performance and a team of HSE professional within the Vector Electricity, Gas and Fibre distribution networks. A Senior HSE Partner across Vector businesses including Electricity, Gas and Fibre, Powersmart and HRV. Originally the Networks HSE Manager responsible for the HSE performance and a team of HSE professional within the Vector Electricity, Gas and Fibre distribution networks.
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Auckland University of Technology
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2018
Drive the strategy, efficiency and culture of health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) for 2500 staff and 29,000 students across the fastest growing and second largest university in New Zealand. Drive the strategy, efficiency and culture of health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) for 2500 staff and 29,000 students across the fastest growing and second largest university in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Fire Service
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Public Safety
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300 - 400 Employee
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National Advisor Hazardous Substances
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Jan 2005 - Oct 2016
A national technical advisory position in support of proposed legislation and operational doctrine across 500 fire stations and 10,000+ firefighters. The role built and maintained a wide range of relationships within industry and government to improve hazardous substance management across New Zealand. A national technical advisory position in support of proposed legislation and operational doctrine across 500 fire stations and 10,000+ firefighters. The role built and maintained a wide range of relationships within industry and government to improve hazardous substance management across New Zealand.
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Orica
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Australia
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Divisional SH&E Manager
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Apr 1997 - Jan 2005
A member of the divisional management team reporting to a Director I was responsible the safety, health and environmental strategy and performance across NZ, Australia, Fiji and PNG. I managed a team of country HSE professionals, responsible mechanical and electrical engineers. A member of the divisional management team reporting to a Director I was responsible the safety, health and environmental strategy and performance across NZ, Australia, Fiji and PNG. I managed a team of country HSE professionals, responsible mechanical and electrical engineers.
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SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals
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Crawley, UK
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Site Operations Manager
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Jan 1991 - Dec 1996
A new role to co-ordinate and improve site operations on a 15 acre pharmaceutical manufacturing site with 600 employees. A new role to co-ordinate and improve site operations on a 15 acre pharmaceutical manufacturing site with 600 employees.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Massey University
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Business Administration and Management, OSH -
2012 - 2016
Massey University
Post Graduate Diploma in Business & Administration (OSH) - Surrendered, Occupatonal Safety and Health -
2002 - 2009
Massey University
Graduate Diploma Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health -
1994 - 1996
Crawley College of Technology
Diploma of Management, Engineering/Industrial Management -
1991 - 1992
Crawley College of Technology
Certificate of Management Studies, Engineering/Industrial Management
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