Health and Safety Cadetship

Naylor Love; Kaipātiki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial construction company in Auckland is seeking a Health and Safety Cadet for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across various build sectors including commercial and healthcare. Ideal applicants will have a genuine interest in construction and be pursuing relevant qualifications. This program provides extensive training with opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Southern Cross medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Option to purchase additional leave

Annual skin checks and health checks

Children's scholarships for construction-related courses

Volunteer days

Professional development opportunities

Free independent counselling and support services

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in a career in Health and Safety.
• Working towards or holding a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Promote best practice behaviours for safety.
• Assist in the establishment and improvement of safety processes.
• Learn to work proactively within project teams.

Skills

Genuine interest in construction

Commitment to Health and Safety

Education

Cert IV in Health and Safety or above

Construction trade or relevant tertiary background

Job description

About us

Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual for an opportunity to join our Auckland team as a Health and Safety Cadet. This is a permanent, full-time position offering real potential for career advancement within the company.

The successful candidate will work with our project teams and be involved in construction projects that cover a broad range of build sectors including commercial, healthcare, education and retail.

To be considered for this opportunity any candidate must have a genuine interest in construction and committed to forging a successful career within the Health and Safety field. Ideally you will have or be working towards a Cert IV in Health and Safety or above although a construction trade or relevant tertiary background would also be desirable. This is your chance to gain the appropriate training to further your career in commercial construction.

Our Cadetship Programme is a unique opportunity for graduates to gain practical, hands-on experience with an industry leader. Through a structured learning pathway, cadets will work across all facets of construction, gaining valuable insights from tender stage through to project completion.

A Health and Safety Cadet

As a Health and Safety Cadet, you will be trained through exposure to how to best promote best practice behaviours and the planning of safe practical work methods at all levels to ensure every team member embraces a culture of providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone involved in or affected by our business.

Working closely with the Regional Health and Safety Manager, you will learn to work proactively within the teams of the regional business and its supply chain to assist with the establishment, implementation, monitoring and improvement of safety processes and procedures.

Why work for us

Naylor Love is a first-tier commercial construction company, widely regarded as one of the best in the industry. We offer a professional and inclusive environment, where people are valued and supported.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits to enhance your wellbeing and career journey including the following:

• Southern Cross medical insurance for you and your whānau (including pre-existing conditions)
• Paid parental leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations, and health checks
• Children's scholarships for tamariki studying construction-related courses
• Staff purchasing benefits
• Volunteer days to support your local community
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Free independent counselling and support services for you and your family

Applications close on Friday, 31 October 2025.

To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/799013_JobDesc.pdf

Applications will be reviewed at the end of October with interviews being scheduled for mid-November 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire including drug screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building People, Creating a Sustainable Future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.