Health and Safety Advisor at HEB Construction

HEB Construction; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Share scheme access

KiwiSaver contributions

Job summary

HEB Construction in Christchurch invites an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. This role offers visa sponsorship and relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent to strengthen site safety across New Zealand projects.

You will lead investigations, deliver training, and support managers and subcontractors with monitoring and compliance. We foster a collaborative culture where every worker returns home safely to their families.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in a construction health and safety environment.
• Proven experience in investigations, monitoring, training, and coaching.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of audiences.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective health and safety support and advice across allocated business units within your region.
• Leading and supporting high-quality incident investigations.
• Building strong relationships with managers, workers, and subcontractors.
• Delivering health and safety training across your region.
• Conducting site inspections and providing monitoring and coaching.
• Collating performance data and maintaining regional reporting.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Investigation skills

Training and coaching

Communication skills

Job description

This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for career growth. HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in the construction of New Zealand's Infrastructure. We are involved with a variety of projects from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, marine works, and major projects of national significance. We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our team in Christchurch. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a skilled and collaborative group of health and safety practitioners, all committed to our goal of ensuring every person goes home safe and healthy each day.

About You You’ll bring:

• At least three years’ experience in a construction health and safety environment
• Proven experience in investigations, monitoring, training, and coaching
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across a wide range of audiences
• A collaborative, team-focused approach

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing effective health and safety support and advice across allocated business units within your region
• Leading and supporting high‑quality incident investigations
• Building strong relationships with managers, workers, and subcontractors
• Delivering health and safety training across your region
• Conducting site inspections and providing monitoring and coaching
• Collating performance data and maintaining regional reporting

What we offer

At HEB, you’re not just joining a team, you’re joining a workplace that genuinely looks out for you. A highly attractive renumeration package is on offer with relocation assistance included if needed. We’ve got your back with a range of other benefits and a culture built on support and belonging, including:

• An extra paid day off each year to celebrate your birthday
• Health insurance, life insurance, access to share scheme and increased KiwiSaver contributions based on tenure
• Z Fuel Discounts
• Boost! discounts and benefits programme
• Annual Health Check and MoleMap
• Enhanced paid parental leave benefits
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that embraces diversity
• Opportunities to grow your career across multiple portfolios and project areas

Working at HEB is more than just a job - it’s a career, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on projects that shape New Zealand’s future