Graham Mahuika

General Manager & Principal Partner – Intesafety

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Graham originates from Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio on the West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu, and he firmly advocates for the idea that every individual entering the workforce should depart without encountering any injuries, health issues, or any form of harm, whether physical or mental. Additionally, he strongly believes in safeguarding the environment today to ensure a better tomorrow. Graham emphasizes that the responsibility for safety and environmental sustainability lies with everyone. His approach centers on simplifying and prioritising safety, while also highlighting positive aspects rather than dwelling on the negative.

Qualifications

NEBOSH International Diploma H&S
NEBOSH International Certificate H&S
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management (Environment)
HSNO Approved Handler
ICAM (Incident Causation & Analysis Method) Principal Investigator
Lead Auditor H&SE Systems (OHSAS 18001)
Lead Auditor Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Management
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Bachelor of Science (Security Management)
Port Facility Security Officer – ISPS
Company Security Officer – ISPS
Private Pilot Helicopter Licence (PPHL) – R22
Open Water Diver – PADI

Experience

Graham embarked on his career journey as a forest worker, then dedicated 15 years to serving in the New Zealand Army. Following that, he spent two decades in high-level Risk Management positions, leading sizable teams within multinational Oil & Gas Companies across various countries, including Indonesia, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan.

Graham now heads up Intesafety, which operates across a diverse range of sectors such as ports, education, construction, manufacturing, fisheries, horticulture, viticulture, wineries, pre-cast, transportation, mining, quarries, road infrastructure, distilling, shipping, forestry, utilities, Māori enterprises, rugby, earthmoving, tourism, child safety, and many others. He has experience working with both small to medium-sized businesses and large corporations.

As an accomplished safety and risk professional with a broad industry background, Graham has developed a comprehensive understanding of workplace hazards spanning numerous sectors. This knowledge aids in the identification of critical risks and controls. Graham possesses adept quality assessment skills, enabling rapid assimilation of workplace conditions and risks, resulting in the formulation of focused improvement plans centered around risk management. His approach adds substantial value to businesses without overcomplicating safety measures. Graham is a certified investigator and has conducted investigations into numerous serious workplace incidents and near misses throughout New Zealand, contributing to safer work environments nationwide.