About Us
The solar renewable energy industry is about blazing paths where once there was nothing. It is about seeing the bigger picture and having the innovative genius to achieve that vision. We are looking for you to join us in our goal to deliver clean energy solutions to one of the world's most rapidly growing sectors.
Vector Powersmart is a multi-award-winning utility and commercial renewables business that has delivered some of the largest and most iconic solar PV and energy storage systems in New Zealand and Pacific Island communities. Our mission is to help business owners, developers and governments achieve their renewable energy targets in a cost-efficient manner.
We design, build, finance, operate and maintain commercial and utility-scale solar and Battery Energy assets in NZ and the Pacific. In addition, we provide specialist technical consulting services such as engineering energy solutions and advising businesses on the feasibility of commercial and utility-scale solar and battery plants.

Vector Powersmart is a part of Vector Limited, a proudly Aotearoa-owned company, which employs over 1200 people and operates a range of innovative businesses delivering energy and communication services to more than one million homes and commercial customers across Australasia and the Pacific. These services include electricity and gas connections, solar installations, high speed internet fibre, BBQ gas bottles, air and water purification and much more – all of which are transforming the energy sector in one way or another.

About the Role

**This is a permanent part time (20 hours per week) role that that offers the opportunity for flexible working**

In this role your primary functions include risk management across the business, on-going management of our health and safety systems and working with the Operations Manager to drive company health and safety initiatives. You will be a key participant in the inter-relationships between Vector PowerSmart Managers, Contractors and Subcontractors engaged by the company to ensure all aspects of health, safety and quality are maintained.

This role will primarily be office based in Mount Maunganui however travel will be required as per project requirements.

We are looking for someone who can contribute to our success by:

• Maintaining robust health and safety processes and procedures, including worker training records, contractor details, and other procedures.
• Preparing and maintaining standard and ad hoc reports, resolve queries and conduct system reviews to ensure data integrity in the health and safety system.
• Attending to training and induction needs for workers, visitors, and contractors as required.
• Driving excellence in HSE across the contractor base by way of pre-qualification, HSQE engagement and monitoring
• Supporting company managers/supervisors to follow a robust event management process, including active management of corrective actions.
• Undertaking a regular review of the types of events occurring to ensure events are being investigated thoroughly.
• Identifying improvements and initiatives to add value to the business, and own projects through to completion.
• Owning the employee wellbeing program, implementing strategies and incentives and ensuring annual health monitoring is undertaken.
   

Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge in H&S legislation and previous experience in workplace H&S, ideally within the construction sector. You will bring your ability problem solve,  multi-tasking and exceptional time management skills.

Additionally, you will:

• have a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety (desirable but not essential)
• show initiative, pay attention to detail, and follow through.
• have excellent administrative skills, including oral and written skills.
• have computer literacy – experience with health and safety software; and Microsoft Office programs.
• be resourceful, and have a positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to engage with people.
• have a Full Driver’s License.
• a background in the electrical industry and working at height is advantageous

What we can offer you
We love working together to create a new energy future. You see, at Vector Powersmart, we make it happen and we make it happen quick.

We offer a fun, flexible and stimulating work environment, full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people. Our range of benefits supports our belief in flexibility, Health and Wellbeing and the importance of family. Flexibility includes where to work from, and flexible start and finish times so you can do your best work.

Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion.  We were the first corporate Living Wage Accredited employer, and the first Accessibility Tick employer.  We are, of course, Rainbow Tick accredited, and Vector also won three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award.  Why wouldn’t you want to work here!  

If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do get in touch with us 09-978 7792

Vector is a NZ Immigration Accredited Employer. However due to Covid-19 immigration restrictions, we can only accept applications from candidates who are either NZ/AU citizens/permanent residents, or hold a current valid work visa for employment in New Zealand.

Applications will close 2/12/2021.