Contracting Health Safety Quality and Risk Manager

Top Energy; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Health, Safety, Quality, and Risk Manager to lead compliance and promote a learning culture. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and extensive experience in Health and Safety management, primarily in the electrical or related industries. This role offers a competitive salary, relocation package, and health insurance for the candidate and family. Applications are open until 16 November 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation package

Health insurance

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in managing Health and Safety activities.
• Comprehensive understanding of HSWA and electrical industry standards.
• Membership of a relevant risk institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety framework aligned with ISO standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections for effectiveness.
• Deliver monthly performance reporting.

Skills

Understanding of ISO 45001

Health and Safety experience

Excellent communication skills

Risk management practices

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Health and Safety

Job description

About the Company

The Top Energy Group operates throughout the Far North delivering geothermal electricity generation and electricity network operations. Our purpose is to provide affordable and sustainable energy for Far North consumers by transforming the Top Energy Group into a technology‑enabled energy company that generates and facilitates two‑way energy flow between renewable energy generators and consumers.

Role Overview

We are seeking a person to lead and manage the contracting division's health, safety, quality, and risk functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. The role promotes a learning organisation culture in alignment with the Group strategy. This position reports to the General Manager Contracting and can be based at our Puketona or Kaitaia Depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the contracting division's health and safety framework, aligned with ISO standards 45001 and NZS 07.
• Position and promote risk management practices within the division in line with ISO 31000.
• Develop and manage the delivery of a practicable and effective work training programme and competency system for contracting field staff.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of health, safety, quality and risk management practices.
• Work with Corporate H&S to develop and deliver a training programme that ensures field staff understand operational risks, hazards and effective risk assessment.
• Support contracting management in managing staff fatigue.
• Partner with Management to decide on and manage immediate incident response, including staff welfare, securing the worksite and assessing the situation.
• Assist with field‑based accident and incident investigations where required.
• Deliver monthly performance reporting.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role you will have a relevant tertiary qualification (diploma or higher) in Health and Safety. At least five years’ experience in managing or coordinating Health and Safety activities to ISO standards of continual improvement, quality and risk management is required. You will demonstrate an extensive understanding of HSWA with previous experience in the electrical or similar industry. It is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of SM‑EI Safety Manuals. Membership of a relevant risk institution is preferred as would a detailed understanding of the electricity wiring regulations.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Accountability for self and others.
• Drive, determination and enthusiasm.
• A competent coach and mentor.
• Continuous improvement and quality focus.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Benefits and Compensation

• A competitive salary.
• Benefits and a relocation package with short‑term accommodation if moving to the region.
• Health insurance for you and your family.

Employment Policy

We have a Drug and Alcohol Workplace Policy. Before any offer of employment is made, the short‑listed candidate(s) will be required to undertake a pre‑employment medical check which will include a drug and alcohol test.

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://topenergycareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6823448.

Application Deadline

Applications close 16 November 2025.