Health and Safety Lead | Risk Management

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you seeks an experienced Health and Safety Lead to oversee HSE across major capital and infrastructure projects. You will drive risk-based safety programs, partner with project teams and contractors, and elevate safe work practices.

You will implement critical risk controls, conduct audits, track incidents, and report on safety performance while ensuring compliance with New Zealand health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in occupational health and safety, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Proven experience in HSE management within major projects, construction, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and critical risk controls.
• Experience in safety audits, incident investigation, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety guidance across major projects.
• Implement Critical Risk Standards and Safe Systems of Work.
• Identify and manage high-risk activities and project interfaces.
• Monitor contractor compliance and verify critical risk controls.
• Conduct safety audits, site inspections, and assurance reviews.
• Track incidents, corrective actions, and risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare safety performance reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach project teams and contractors on safety practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain consistent safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand health and safety legislation.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Location: New Zealand

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Lead to oversee health and safety across major capital and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on critical risk management, contractor safety, compliance, and the implementation of safety standards. The successful candidate will work with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to strengthen safety performance and ensure consistent application of safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety guidance across major projects.
• Implement Critical Risk Standards and Safe Systems of Work.
• Identify and manage high-risk activities and project interfaces.
• Monitor contractor compliance and verify critical risk controls.
• Conduct safety audits, site inspections, and assurance reviews.
• Track incidents, corrective actions, and risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare safety performance reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach project teams and contractors on safety practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain consistent safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant New Zealand health and safety legislation.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Proven experience in HSE management within major projects, construction, or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, contractor safety, and critical risk controls.
• Experience in safety audits, incident investigation, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive continuous safety improvement.