Construction Safety Lead – On-site Training & Compliance

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Vehicle/travel allowance

Training & development

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Construction Safety Officer to oversee safety across Queenstown construction sites. You will develop and enforce safety policies, conduct trainings, and drive a strong safety culture in line with OHS Act requirements.

The role focuses on hazard identification, site inspections, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure incident-free project delivery in the Queenstown area.

Qualifications

• Must have formal safety qualifications (e.g., SAMTRAC/NEBOSH/NOSA).
• Registered with a recognized safety professional body (e.g., SAIOSH).
• Experience applying OHS Act and construction safety regs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage site-specific safety plans.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and audits.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; prepare corrective actions.
• Deliver safety inductions for new site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and local regs.

Skills

Training & presentation

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Communication

Report writing

Education

SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / NOSA Diploma

SAIOSH membership/registration

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Construction Safety Officer to oversee safety across Queenstown construction sites. You will develop and enforce safety policies, conduct trainings, and drive a strong safety culture in line with OHS Act requirements.

The role focuses on hazard identification, site inspections, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure incident-free project delivery in the Queenstown area.