Health and Safety Manager | HSE

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you in Wellington, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Health and Safety Lead to oversee health and safety across major capital and infrastructure projects. You will drive critical risk management, contractor safety, and compliance, ensuring consistent application of safe work practices across project teams and stakeholders.

You will implement Critical Risk Standards, monitor contractor performance, conduct audits, and report on safety performance while

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Proven HSE management experience on major projects.
• 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

Risk management

Contractor safety

Stakeholder management

Safety audits

Communication

Problem solving

Education

OH&S qualification

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.