Health & Safety Advisor at Colliers International EMEA

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health & safety frameworks, Risk management, Incident investigation, Compliance management, Supplier auditing, Site inspections, Hazard control, Permit-to-work processes, Technical documentation review, Safety training, Stakeholder engagement, Legislative compliance, Urbanise, Forsite, Communication skills, Reporting

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Description Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 70 countries, our 23,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. At Colliers, we do what's right and operate in ways that benefit our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment. Our people are our greatest asset and we empower their career growth and skill development. We support their health and wellbeing and foster an inclusive and diverse culture, celebrating what makes us unique and enabling high performance. Job Description We’re looking for a motivated and solutions‑focused Health & Safety Advisor to join our Auckland CBD team. In this role, you’ll support both the Occupier Services (OS) and Real Estate Management Services (REMS) divisions, helping embed strong safety practices across a wide range of commercial, industrial, and retail environments. You'll be the go‑to expert for safety systems, supplier compliance, audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives that make a real difference. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships, and influencing safe behaviors across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and enhance health & safety frameworks by refining and implementing policies, processes, and compliance systems across both divisions. Support risk, incident, and compliance management, including investigations, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee supplier and contractor safety performance through audits, pre‑qualification checks, KPI monitoring, and Service Hub assurance. Conduct site inspections and project H&S audits, ensuring safe work practices, effective hazard controls, and correct permit‑to‑work processes. Review technical safety documentation (JSA, SWMS, HITRA) and provide expert training, coaching, and advice to internal teams and suppliers. Champion safety engagement and systems, representing OS/REMS in H&S forums, staying ahead of legislative changes, and optimising platforms like Urbanise and Forsite. Contribution to Real Estate Management Services and Occupier Services H&S committee meetings. Qualifications The value you’ll add 3+ years’ experience in a health & safety role Level 4 NZQA Safety qualification (or equivalent) Membership with a recognised H&S body (NZISM, HASANZ, etc.) Strong working knowledge of relevant NZ legislation and safety frameworks (ISO 45001, AS/NZS 4801) Incident investigation experience Great communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all personality types Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and a proactive mindset Confidence with systems, databases, and reporting Full NZ driver’s license and willingness to travel around NZ What we offer We’re proud to be recognised as a 2025 finalist in the Best Places to Work awards, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace culture. Some of the benefits we offer include: Colliers Academy, a 12-month programme to accelerate your career in property Mentoring from industry experts Wellbeing benefits and initiatives An inclusive and social culture with regular team events Additional leave benefits, including Loyalty and Volunteering leave Wide variety of product discounts and benefits Additional Information Colliers is an inclusive employer, where different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated. Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices. We recruit and retain the best people to uphold our enterprising culture and lead our industry into the future. If you're interested in being part of an enterprising culture that empowers you to do your best work, we look forward to receiving your application. Department: Real Estate Management Services Employment Category: Permanent Full Time

Responsibilities

The Health & Safety Advisor will lead and enhance safety frameworks, policies, and compliance systems across Occupier Services and Real Estate Management divisions. They are responsible for conducting site audits, managing supplier safety performance, and providing expert training and incident investigation support.