Field HSE Advisor: Safety Partner on Defence Site

PAE; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PAE seeks a hands-on HSE Advisor based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland. You will partner with operational leaders, contractors and the NZDF to identify risks, conduct inspections and lead safety conversations on the ground.

You will spend significant time in the field, coaching teams, investigating incidents and driving practical safety improvements to keep people safe and compliant with Defence requirements.

Qualifications

• Field-based HSE professional with practical approach.
• Experience supporting operational leaders and subcontractors.
• Ability to obtain NZDF security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to identify and manage workplace risks.
• Conduct site inspections and safety interactions.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.
• Review safety documentation and JSAs.
• Deliver HSE coaching, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Build trusted relationships with NZDF customer and contractors.
• Support continuous safety culture improvement.

Skills

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Stakeholder coaching

Communication skills

Education

Health and Safety qualification Level 4 or above

Job description

PAE seeks a hands-on HSE Advisor based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland. You will partner with operational leaders, contractors and the NZDF to identify risks, conduct inspections and lead safety conversations on the ground.

You will spend significant time in the field, coaching teams, investigating incidents and driving practical safety improvements to keep people safe and compliant with Defence requirements.