Health & Safety Advisor

Job Description

Our client is delivering a significant solar farm development in the Taupō region and is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join the site team on a permanent basis. This is a junior to intermediate-level position focused on providing practical, hands‑on health and safety support throughout the construction phase. You will work closely with an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional, project leadership and site teams to maintain safe working practices and support a positive safety culture. The role is based in Taupō. Candidates may relocate to the region or work an 11/3 roster on a FIFO or DIDO basis. Key Responsibilities: Provide practical, site-based health and safety advice and support Conduct site inspections, observations and safety conversations Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments and control measures Support site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety training Help maintain health and safety documentation, registers and reporting Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes Engage with employees, subcontractors and project leaders at all levels Work alongside the Senior Health & Safety professional to promote a strong safety culture Support compliance with project procedures and relevant health and safety requirements What you will bring: You will have a solid foundation in health and safety and some experience working in a site-based construction or industrial environment. You will be comfortable engaging directly with the workforce and providing practical guidance in an active project setting. To be successful, you will ideally bring: Junior to intermediate-level health and safety experience Proven site-based experience in construction or a similar industrial environment A practical and visible approach to health and safety The confidence to influence safe behaviours and address issues constructively Strong communication and relationship-building skills The ability to engage effectively with workers, subcontractors and project leadership Sound organisational, documentation and reporting skills A construction background, although other substantial site-based experience will be considered Preferred Qualifications National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification Current First Aid certificate Membership with NZISM or another relevant professional body What’s on Offer A permanent position on a significant renewable energy construction project Direct exposure to a large-scale, active project environment Support and professional development from an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional The opportunity to build your capability within the growing renewable energy sector Taupō-based work with relocation, FIFO or DIDO options An 11/3 roster for candidates working away from home #J-18808-Ljbffr