Our client is an award-winning civil engineering company with a long successful history.  They have a reputation for cultivating a culture of teamwork which is strongly aligned to their family values.

With their Head Office based in Hamilton and site offices located in two other North Island centres, they have an opportunity for a seasoned health and safety practitioner, who is passionate about educating others as well as leading the H&S function, to join their team.

The role works closely with those across the business but also contractors; subcontractors ad suppliers.   

The Health & Safety Manager, reporting to the CEO and as part of the senior leadership team, will assist in the development of the H&S strategic plan and drive delivery of the operational plans throughout the business. You will lead a broad range of safety programmes and identify and implement initiatives which build a culture of safety across all work sites.

On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in maintaining and analysing data; risk registers as well as OFI and Non-Conformance registers; investigations; corrective and preventative actions; reporting; subcontractor management; audits and inductions. You will be visible in the business as you build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and be a coach and key influencer at all levels in the organisation.

Ideally tertiary qualified, to succeed in this role you will have in depth knowledge of all H&S legislation and have relevant experience at a senior level. 

Specifically, you will bring:

• A recognised health & safety qualification
• Safety audit experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience leading health & safety
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to the way you work
• The desire to work closely with others to drive a strong safety awareness
• In depth understanding of NZ legislative requirements in occupational health and safety
• Proven influencing and consultation skills to enable engagement internally and externally
• Strong computer literacy, file management and H&S system experience

This role attracts an excellent remuneration package including a vehicle and health insurance.  There is a requirement for regular travel throughout the sites and an occasional overnight stay.

If you’re keen to learn more, please contact the HR Connect Recruitment Team today.

If this role sounds ideal to you, please apply below.  We welcome applications from those with the right to work in New Zealand.