Health & Safety Lead

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. The opportunity This is a newly created role providing strategic and operational leadership for health and safety across Liquigas. You will set the direction, build organisational capability, and make sure the business meets its legislative obligations while protecting its people, assets, customers and communities. It reports directly to the CEO and works in partnership with leaders across the business. This is the sole health and safety role, so it is senior and hands-on at the same time. You will work with the CE to focus on strategy and get into the detail yourself, from site visits and audits through to working alongside depot teams. It suits someone ready to hit the ground running. What you'll be responsible for Setting the direction for health and safety and maintaining the Health & Safety Management System Providing independent H&S advice to the CEO and Leadership Team, and ensuring obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act are met Acting as Liquigas' primary contact with WorkSafe New Zealand across notifiable events, inspections and compliance Leading the identification and control of critical risks across depots and facilities, including process safety across storage and terminal operations Overseeing incident management, investigations, and the systems that track hazards and corrective actions Leading worker engagement, contractor safety assurance, and consultation and governance forums What we're looking for A senior health and safety professional who has led in a high-risk operational environment and can influence and persuade people at every level. This role is about shifting how safety is understood and owned, not ticking boxes, so credibility in the field matters as much as technical knowledge. Experience in a health & safety leadership or senior advisory role in a high-risk operational setting Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Major Hazard Facilities Regulations, ideally with exposure to the Resource Management Act, Maritime Transport Act and ISPS Code Knowledge or experience in LPG, petrochemical, energy, hazardous substances or comparable process safety operations A track record leading incident investigations, and the ability to work practically alongside operators and depot teams A relevant tertiary qualification in health & safety, environmental management or similar is required, along with the right to work in New Zealand. Why this role Industry with a future. LPG demand is strong, and Liquigas plays a critical role to meet national supply needs. Genuine influence. Report directly to the CEO and own health and safety across the whole business. Work that matters. Lead safety for major hazard facilities where the stakes are real and the impact is national. Taranaki lifestyle. Enjoy beaches, parks, mountain access, and affordable housing, all in a region known for engineering excellence. Great benefits. Full medical cover for you and your family, income protection and life insurance. The role is based in New Plymouth, with regular travel to Liquigas depots around the country. About Liquigas Liquigas is a key player in New Zealand's energy infrastructure. As the energy landscape evolves, Liquigas remains well-positioned to contribute to national energy resilience. With terminals in New Plymouth, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, Liquigas provides an essential service to the LPG industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr