Health & Safety Lead

Shape and strengthen safety culture across a busy operational environment

Take ownership of the full H&S function, from strategy through to delivery

Join a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different

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• Shape and strengthen safety culture across a busy operational environment
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• Take ownership of the full H&S function, from strategy through to delivery
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• Join a fast-paced environment where every day brings something different
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Our client is a well-established New Zealand business operating within a fast-moving transport and logistics environment. With a strong operational footprint and a commitment to delivering reliable service, they are focused on continuing to strengthen their health and safety systems and building a proactive safety culture across the business.They are now seeking a hands-on Health & Safety Lead to take ownership of health, safety, wellbeing, and compliance across their operations.

This is a key role where you’ll partner closely with frontline teams, managers, contractors, and senior leadership to ensure risks are effectively managed, safety is embedded into everyday operations, and continuous improvement remains a priority.

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• Lead the H&S strategy, systems, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
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• Manage risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and compliance requirements
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• Oversee audits, inspections, contractor management, training, and competency tracking
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• Build a strong safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible leadership
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• Drive worker participation through H&S committees, toolbox talks, and consultation
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• Support wellbeing initiatives, fatigue management, emergency preparedness, and PPE compliance
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• Provide guidance to managers to ensure legislative obligations are met
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You’ll bring practical Health & Safety experience gained within an operational environment such as transport, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or a similar industry. You’ll be comfortable working with both frontline teams and senior stakeholders, with the ability to balance compliance requirements with practical business needs.

You’ll ideally have:

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• Experience managing risk, incidents, and investigations
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• Strong knowledge of H&S systems, audits, and legislative requirements
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• A Diploma in Health & Safety, NEBOSH qualification, or equivalent
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• The ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical way
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• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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• Confidence delivering training and facilitating safety conversations
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This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal Health & Safety leadership role, influence safety culture, and make a meaningful impact within a growing operational environment.