Health and Safety Advisor #1149377 - Burbush, Hamilton

Drive safety excellence, support site teams and promote wellbeing across operations

• Be a visible presence supporting safety excellence across operations

• Join a strong, collaborative Health and Safety team

• Enjoy flexibility, wellbeing benefits and professional growth

About the company

Our client is one of New Zealand’s largest energy infrastructure organisations, connecting over 500,000 homes and businesses to reliable, sustainable energy solutions. They’re on a mission to deliver safe, cleaner energy to NZ - doing what’s right for their people, communities and the environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager – Health and Safety, this role provides professional Health and Safety advice and support across operational and project environments. Working closely with site teams, contractors and senior leaders, you’ll ensure best practice health and safety principles are embedded in daily operations.

Your role will be both hands-on and strategic - promoting a proactive safety culture, supporting incident investigations and driving continuous improvement within a well-established HSEQ framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Health and Safety technical advice and guidance to employees, contractors and stakeholders

• Develop and embed internal Health and Safety training and refreshers

• Facilitate incident investigations and learning teams (TapRoot or ICAM)

• Lead and coach others in risk review meetings

• Support hazardous substances management and contractor performance

• Conduct audits, inspections and Health and Safety close-out reporting

• Support wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation

• Contribute to improving HSEQ systems, policies and standards

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (minimum Level 4 or higher)

• TapRoot or ICAM certification (preferred)

• 3 - 5 years’ Health and Safety experience, ideally within high-risk operational industries (e.g. WAH, CSE, Hot Work, Live Gas, Excavations)

• Sound understanding of HSEQ legislation and practical application

• Experience with behavioural-based safety and learning teams

• Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Full, clean NZ Driver’s Licence

Culture

This is a values-led organisation that works as one team, acts with integrity, and empowers people to challenge the norm and continuously improve. You’ll join a high-performing Health and Safety team that fosters collaboration, learning and mutual respect.

Benefits

• Flexible working options

• Extra leave and wellbeing days

• Life insurance and wellbeing grants

• Career development and training support

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 Amanda on 021 0818 7342 – job reference #1149377

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. There are no opportunities for sponsorship or visa support with this role.