Health and safety jobs in New Zealand.

Managing contractor safety · Delivering assurance · Building capability

Significant contractor safety management experience, strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, experience leading assurance and audits, full NZ driver's licence, ability to travel, valid NZ work visa.

Improving safety systems · Delivering assurance reviews · Analysing performance data

Experience in health, safety and security systems, assurance, investigations, reporting or performance improvement; knowledge of risk management and assurance methodologies; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; full NZ driver licence; valid NZ work visa

Leading health and safety teams · Driving critical risk programmes · Overseeing operational security

Significant experience as a senior health and safety practitioner, including leadership of people and programmes; relevant health and safety qualification; strong knowledge of HSWA 2015 and associated regulations; full NZ driver licence; valid NZ work visa covering employment

Conducting inspections and audits · Supporting incident investigations · Maintaining risk registers

Experience in health and safety, quality, compliance or a similar role, or a relevant graduate; qualification in health and safety or a related field, or currently studying towards one; working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

Leading visitor safety systems · Managing natural hazard risks · Advising senior leaders

Valid NZ work visa covering the duration of employment

Coordinating health and safety systems · Supporting incident reporting · Organizing site inspections

Experience in health and safety coordination, compliance, or quality systems; practical understanding of workplace health and safety; strong organization and communication; current full Class 1 driver licence; ability to travel to sites; eligible to work in New Zealand.

Managing environmental systems · Implementing sustainability strategy · Overseeing compliance audits

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; CEnvP or equivalent accreditation; ISC Accredited Professional; working knowledge of RMA and Fast-track Approvals Act; experience on complex civil infrastructure preferred; New Zealand work rights required.

Leading compliance activities · Investigating breaches · Providing expert advice

8+ yrs8-10 years' experience in regulatory enforcement or compliance; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent training; strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder relationship skills; commitment to protecting biodiversity.

Conducting site inspections · Collecting environmental samples · Investigating environmental incidents

Relevant tertiary qualification in a science-based discipline; knowledge of Regional Council Resource Management Act monitoring functions; experience implementing environmental monitoring programmes; proficiency with Microsoft systems and databases; full driver’s licence; NZ residency, citizenship or valid NZ work visa

Providing HSW advice · Supporting incident investigations · Managing HSW risks

Formal health and safety qualification (NEBOSH certificate/diploma or equivalent); knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation; experience in risk management, incident investigations, injury management and return to work, and the ACC Accredited Employer Programme

Partnering with operational leaders · Investigating live HSE events · Facilitating risk assessments

3+ yrsAt least three years’ practical HSE experience; recognised New Zealand health and safety qualification or equivalent practical competency; experience supporting risk assessments, critical controls, incident investigations, inspections, audits and corrective actions

Educating boaties and visitors · Encouraging biosecurity practices · Collecting and reporting data

Delivering engagement programmes · Developing workshops and resources · Facilitating restoration projects

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; eligibility to work in New Zealand

Collecting field data · Maintaining monitoring equipment · Processing environmental data

Relevant natural/physical sciences degree, Level 5 field hydrology diploma, or relevant environmental technical experience; full NZ driver licence; fieldwork training/experience; environmental data and monitoring-equipment experience; QA/data-handling, spreadsheet/database knowledge; practical construction/electrical knowledge

Managing environmental systems · Embedding sustainability requirements · Overseeing audits and incident response

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; CEnvP or equivalent professional accreditation; ISC Accredited Professional status; working knowledge of the RMA and Fast-track Approvals Act; experience on complex civil infrastructure

Providing HSE advice · Developing safety plans · Leading incident investigations

3+ yrs3–5 years in a Health & Safety advisory role; experience with ACC, Return to Work and Rehabilitation processes; training in or experience with ICAM methodology; tertiary Health & Safety qualification or recognised equivalent (Certificate IV or higher); full, unrestricted working rights in New Zealand

Conducting food control verifications · Investigating compliance matters · Mentoring environmental health officers

Proven experience in environmental health, public health or a related regulatory field; knowledge of relevant environmental health legislation; experience managing regulatory investigations, compliance and enforcement; current driver's licence; recognised qualification under the Environmental Qualifications Regulations 1993 or equivalent for Senior Environmental Health Officer applicants

Implementing weed control · Completing spray diaries · Building stakeholder relationships

Experience with varied weed-control methods; ability to apply control methods and identify native and invasive species; current or previous GrowSafe certificate; full NZ driver's licence; weed-control monitoring, management and reporting experience; physical fitness; valid NZ work visa

Coaching workers and contractors · Implementing HSE plans · Leading inspections and investigations

3+ yrsNZ Certificate Level 4 or equivalent recognised HSE qualification; minimum 3 years’ site-based HSE experience in construction, civil, utilities or infrastructure; knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation; Microsoft Office proficiency

Leading ecological projects · Providing technical advice · Mentoring early career professionals

9+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification; Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) – Ecology Specialist certification or working towards it

Implementing project HSE plans · Leading site inspections and investigations · Coordinating environmental compliance

3+ yrsNZ Certificate Level 4 or equivalent recognised HSE qualification; at least three years’ site-based HSE experience in construction, civil, utilities or infrastructure projects

Supporting operational teams · Coordinating risk assessments · Monitoring worksite safety

Diploma or National Certificate in Health & Safety, or equivalent experience; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass a pre-employment medical, drug test, and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

Coordinating environmental plans · Monitoring environmental performance · Supporting environmental audits

Leading site HS&E strategy · Coaching HS&E professionals · Overseeing management systems

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or related field; significant experience leading HS&E programs in operational environments; leadership experience coaching and developing HS&E professionals; knowledge of New Zealand HS&E legislation; experience managing integrated management systems

Improving systems · Driving digital innovation · Partnering across business

Highly proficient with digital technologies including AI; strong systems-thinking; exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement; experience in business analysis, process improvement, or related field; experience reviewing and designing business processes.

Coordinating shoreline restoration · Delivering pollution prevention · Building community partnerships

Experience coordinating environmental, restoration, catchment or community programmes; environmental monitoring, sample collection, data management and reporting; practical restoration and community engagement; partnership-building, facilitation, planning and programme delivery

Developing EHS processes · Assessing organizational capability · Maintaining performance scorecards

5+ yrsBachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety, occupational health and safety, a related science or engineering discipline, or another applicable field; 5+ years of progressive safety experience; current working knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards

Providing HSE technical advice · Leading incident investigations · Conducting HSEQ audits

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline; high-hazard industry HSE experience; strong knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation; current driver's licence; eligible to work in New Zealand

Developing EHS processes · Managing safety programs · Reporting performance metrics

5+ yrsBachelor's degree in EHS, OHS, science/engineering or related field; 5+ years progressive safety experience; knowledge of OSHA and local regulations; ability to meet Microsoft Cloud background check and security screening requirements.