This is a junior to intermediate-level position focused on providing practical, hands-on health and safety support throughout the construction phase. You will work closely with an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional, project leadership and site teams to maintain safe working practices and support a positive safety culture.
The role is based in Taupō. Candidates may relocate to the region or work an 11/3 roster on a FIFO or DIDO basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide practical, site-based health and safety advice and support
- Conduct site inspections, observations and safety conversations
- Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments and control measures
- Support site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
- Help maintain health and safety documentation, registers and reporting
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes
- Engage with employees, subcontractors and project leaders at all levels
- Work alongside the Senior Health & Safety professional to promote a strong safety culture
- Support compliance with project procedures and relevant health and safety requirements
You will have a solid foundation in health and safety and some experience working in a site-based construction or industrial environment. You will be comfortable engaging directly with the workforce and providing practical guidance in an active project setting.
To be successful, you will ideally bring:
- Junior to intermediate-level health and safety experience
- Proven site-based experience in construction or a similar industrial environment
- A practical and visible approach to health and safety
- The confidence to influence safe behaviours and address issues constructively
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to engage effectively with workers, subcontractors and project leadership
- Sound organisational, documentation and reporting skills
- A construction background, although other substantial site-based experience will be considered
- National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Current First Aid certificate
- Membership with NZISM or another relevant professional body
- A permanent position on a significant renewable energy construction project
- Direct exposure to a large-scale, active project environment
- Support and professional development from an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional
- The opportunity to build your capability within the growing renewable energy sector
- Taupō-based work with relocation, FIFO or DIDO options
- An 11/3 roster for candidates working away from home
