Switched On Group Looking for Health and Safety Officer at Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Full Time

This is a varied and busy role that will see you roll up your sleeves and get involved with supporting the wider team and will require you to travel to our regional offices (based in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North- Whanganui) and sites regularly. You will thrive on working closely with our subcontractors and staff to upskill, embed and collaborate on all matters to do with Safety.

Our ideal candidate will be a forward thinker who wants to understand our business and become an integral part of our delivery excellence.

Key duties include but not limited to:

• Monitor work processes and procedures and working with key stakeholders to ensure H&S compliance
• Identify analyse and report near misses and any potential safety hazards
• Monitor ACC injuries and lead recovery at work programs
• Collaborate and work closely with team on Health and Safety monitoring and training processes
• Support a continuous improvement culture, instil best practices across all aspects of the Health and Safety function
• Upskilling and keeping abreast of relevant legislation and its impact on the organisation
• Achieve clear monthly targets and expectations

Requirements

• Formally qualified in NZ Health and Safety or working towards it
• Minimum 3 years experience working with in the Health and Safety field in similar industry
• Possess awareness of Health and Safety best practices, NZ (Health, Safety and Environment) legislation and its practical application
• Ability to think pragmatically and provide sound advice on a range of H&S issues
• Meticulous, attention to detailed and self motivated
• Self-driven, results-orientated and excellent time management skills
• Open mind set, positive attitude and a team member

Benefits

• Vehicle for work use
• Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Great company culture where family matters
• Focused but fun team environment
• Employee Recognition program
• Growth opportunities within our wider group of companies

About The Company

Switched On Group exists to enhance environments for whānau, businesses and communities across Aotearoa. Our whānau and iwi-owned construction group is leading the way in kaimahi and customer care. As an Amotai Registered business, people and wellbeing are at the centre of how we operate.

As part of the wider group, Switched On Housing works to ensure that whānau living in Kāinga Ora properties have safe, warm, dry and comfortable living environments. As one of the key Maintenance Partners on the Te Mahi Ngātahi contract, we support families and hapori-communities from Tairāwhiti-Gisborne in the north to Waitaha-Canterbury in the south through property maintenance.

How To Apply

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Please note due to the Christmas break we will be responding to your application after the 8th January