Health and Safety Coordinator

Veolia Environmental Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Australia and New Zealand invites applications for a Health & Safety Coordinator based in Queenstown. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across water infrastructure sites, ensuring compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801 standards.

You will drive continuous safety improvements, manage risk, and foster a strong safety culture across all operations. You’ll lead through influence, partnering with all levels of the organisation, and bring proven abilities in

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, certificate or diploma in Health and Safety or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801 is preferred.
• Experience in water/water infrastructure operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Health and Safety Leadership across multi-site operations.
• Operational Management and Compliance across water infrastructure.
• Risk Management and Incident Investigation.
• Health and Safety Plan Development and Maintenance.
• People Leadership and Professional Development.
• Regulatory Relationship Management and Reporting.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Education

Degree/certification in Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

The Opportunity

Based in Queenstown, the Health & Safety Coordinator provides strategic and operational health and safety leadership across water infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801 certification standards. This role drives continuous improvement in health and safety performance, manages risk effectively, and fosters a strong safety culture across all sites and operations. Reporting to the Regional Lead, the position ensures compliance with HSW Act and other relevant legislation while maintaining best practice standards.

You’ll lead through influence, partnering closely with all levels of the organisation, demonstrating your abilities in communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record in incident investigation, safety program delivery, and regulatory compliance.

What's on offer

You will work with highly motivated professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment

You have the opportunity to work across a complex, multi-site operational environment and drive meaningful safety improvements across the region

The experience you bring will make a huge impact on communities and organisational safety culture

Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Stable employment with a reputable organisation

What you’ll be responsible for

In short:

Strategic Health and Safety Leadership

Operational Management and Compliance

Risk Management and Incident Investigation

Health and Safety Plan Development and Maintenance

People Leadership and Professional Development

Regulatory Relationship Management and Reporting

What you’ll need to be successful

Qualifications & Experience:

Relevant degree, certificate or diploma in Health and Safety or relevant industry experience

Industry related qualifications and knowledge of OHSAS 18001:2007 and AS/NZS 4801

Experience in three waters infrastructure operations is preferred but not essential

Experience or exposure to Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems is desirable

Technical Skills

Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access

Strong administrative, documentation, data entry and database skills, with a high level of accuracy

Excellent written, oral, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills

Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and resources effectively

Ability to anticipate problems, take proactive action and deliver quality outputs with minimal supervision

Self-motivated, reliable and punctual, with the ability to remain calm and manage stress under pressure

The ideal candidate is organised, detail-focused and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently produce high-quality work.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators… and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Māori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.