Senior Health & Safety Advisor at Fulton Hogan

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health and Safety Advice, Safety Culture Drive, System Implementation, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Just Culture Principles, In-house Training, Toolbox Sessions, Construction Experience, Contracting Experience, Industrial Environments, H&S Qualification, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Change Management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan Opportunity for a Health & Safety Senior Advisor to join our HSQES team in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. We’re looking for a practical, hands-on advisor to be the frontline “go‑to” person for H&S advice. You’ll support our teams to deliver work safely, on time and to a high standard, often acting as the safety face with clients and key stakeholders. You’ll help drive our safety culture and make sure our systems work in practice, not just on paper. Mō te tūranga | About the role We’re looking for the right person fit as much as the right technical skills. You’ll be someone who is practical, down‑to‑earth and respected on site. Opportunities for professional development and further H&S training Supportive leadership and a strong, people‑focused culture The chance to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our people Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities Support frontline workers and supervisors to apply H&S processes on site and “get stuff done” safely Act as custodian of H&S systems (documentation, reporting and training software) and ensure company systems are implemented as intended Participate in and/or lead pre‑start meetings, risk assessments and incident reporting Coach and mentor people on “what good looks like” and help solve H&S problems in the workplace Lead or support incident investigations and apply Just Culture principles locally Deliver basic in‑house H&S training and toolbox sessions Provide support across multiple sites, including some travel, longer workdays and occasional weekend/night work Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with Operational experience in construction, contracting or industrial environments (supervisor/frontline manager level preferred), or prior H&S advisor experience in a high‑risk industry A Health & Safety qualification (Level 4/6) obtained or in progress Strong computer skills and confidence training others on H&S apps and software Advanced skills such as conflict resolution, negotiation or change management (desirable) A current Class 1 driver’s licence and the physical fitness to work on large, uneven sites The right “person fit”: puts safety first, hard‑working, can‑do, reliable, practical, a step‑ahead problem solver, team player, keen to learn, respectful and a genuine “good sort” who takes pride in a job well done He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to: Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7% Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities Great discounts at a wide range of retailers Ko wai mātou | About us Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures. Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry. Me pēhea te tono | How to apply If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to step into a senior advisory role where you can genuinely influence safety on the ground, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for this role. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau. All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre employment medical and drug screen prior to employment. All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

Responsibilities

The Senior Health & Safety Advisor will support frontline workers and supervisors in applying H&S processes safely on site while acting as the custodian for H&S systems, ensuring documentation and software are correctly implemented. Key duties include leading risk assessments, coaching personnel, leading incident investigations using Just Culture principles, and delivering basic safety training sessions.