Health and Safety Coordinator - Rotowaro 10393

Bathurst Resources Limited; Weavers Crossing; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in New Zealand is seeking a Health and Safety Coordinator to support the Health & Safety Superintendent and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safety, an understanding of relevant legislation, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth, along with comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance.

Benefits

Market competitive pay

Excellent team environment

Opportunity for career growth

Health and Life Insurances

Employee discount purchasing programme

Qualifications

• Hold a Full New Zealand driver’s license without restrictions.
• Strong understanding of relevant H&S legislation.
• Previous mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Health & Safety Superintendent in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate and improve Health and Safety Management System.
• Evaluate site health and safety activities and OHS system standards.

Skills

Commitment to health and safety

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Understanding of H&S legislation

Risk Management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (or working towards one)

Job description

Health and Safety Coordinator - Rotowaro 10393

About Bathurst:

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest coal-specialist mining company. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people. About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making, with one third used by local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.

The Rotowaro coalfield and opencast mine is the second largest opencast coal mine in New Zealand and is located 10km west of Huntly. We are also only 40km from Raglan and 40km from Hamilton – the city life or the beach life are both accessible from our mine.

We are culturally diverse and maintain a strong health and safety focus. You dig, they dig, we all dig doing things right! We have our peoples’ best interests in mind and welcome you to join our team if you have experience driving mobile heavy equipment.

Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real

We can offer you:

• Market competitive pay
• Excellent team environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Awesome benefits for you and your family to enjoy, including Health and Life Insurances, and a huge employee discount purchasing programme
• The right equipment for the job and an opportunity to add new skills to your kit bag

About The Role:

The Health and Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting our Health & Safety Superintendent to ensure all mining and related activities are carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Mining and Quarrying Operations Regulations 2016. You will also be responsible for the coordination and continuous improvement of our Health and Safety Management System.

In addition, the coordinator will be responsible for evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of site occupational health and safety activities, and management of OHS system standards/procedures and the monitoring and evaluation of mine contractors and their obligations to comply with the statutory and company requirements.

What you will bring to the role:

• You will hold a Full New Zealand driver’s license without any restrictions
• Absolute commitment to health and safety
• Strong understanding of relevant H&S legislation with preference given to previous mining experience
• Demonstrable experience in Risk Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification (or be working towards one)

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Please note successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applications close on Sunday, 26 October 2025.

We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date.