Health and Safety Advisor #1092413 – Taupo

• Taupo base
• Leading organisation in the building products sector
• 6-month fixed term role 
• Lead HSE onsite for a major project – foster safe work culture and influence daily operations

Work Visa required: All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

About the company
Our client is part of a leading organisation in the building products sector with a major project underway in Taupo. This new venture champions sustainability, innovation and low-carbon construction.

About the role
You’ll be a key part of the health and safety team working predominantly on site at a state-of-the-art plant currently under construction. The focus is on promoting safety, not policing it. You’ll work alongside contractors and employees - building relationships, embedding safe practices and supporting process safety systems like Permit to Work and Lock Out/Tag Out. Initially, this is a 6-month fixed term contract until end June 2026.

Duties
• Deliver and support Permit to Work, LOTO and site safety systems
• Conduct audits, inspections and guide safe work practices
• Coach teams, run inductions and promote a safety-first mindset
• Facilitate incident investigations and emergency response training

Skills and experience
• NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Level 4) or equivalent
• NZISM Practitioner Accreditation (or working towards)
• Solid experience with LOTO and Permit to Work systems
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and build cross-site relationships

Culture
People enjoy working with our client because of its supportive, values-driven environment where innovation and collaboration are celebrated. The team values a consultative and inclusive approach to health and safety, with a shared goal of building something meaningful.

Benefits
• Employee benefits including life and medical insurance
• Potential for subsidised accommodation in the organisation-owned local housing
• Be part of a high-profile national project in a scenic central location

How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions, please call Kelly on 021 0805 9717 quoting reference #1092413

There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a fixed-term position – only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.

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