Health & Safety Advisor

Stellar Recruitment; Waikato; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Professional development

Relocation option

11/3 roster

FIFO/DIDO options

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join the Taupō site team on a permanent basis, delivering practical, hands-on HSE support through the construction phase. Junior to intermediate level, you will work with an experienced Senior HSE professional, project leadership and site teams to maintain safe practices and a positive safety culture.

The role is based in Taupō with relocation or an 11/3 roster on a FIFO or DIDO basis.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in health and safety with site-based construction experience.
• Ability to engage workforce and provide practical guidance on site.
• Current First Aid certificate and NZISM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical site-based HSE advice and support.
• Conduct inspections and safety conversations.
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments and controls.
• Support inductions, toolbox talks and training.
• Maintain HSE documentation and reporting.
• Assist incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Engage with workers, subcontractors and leaders.
• Promote a strong safety culture with Senior HSE guidance.

Skills

Health & safety

Site-based safety

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Health & Safety cert

Job description

Our client is delivering a significant solar farm development in the Taupō region and is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join the site team on a permanent basis.

This is a junior to intermediate-level position focused on providing practical, hands‑on health and safety support throughout the construction phase. You will work closely with an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional, project leadership and site teams to maintain safe working practices and support a positive safety culture.

The role is based in Taupō. Candidates may relocate to the region or work an 11/3 roster on a FIFO or DIDO basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical, site-based health and safety advice and support
• Conduct site inspections, observations and safety conversations
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments and control measures
• Support site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
• Help maintain health and safety documentation, registers and reporting
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes
• Engage with employees, subcontractors and project leaders at all levels
• Work alongside the Senior Health & Safety professional to promote a strong safety culture
• Support compliance with project procedures and relevant health and safety requirements

What you will bring:

You will have a solid foundation in health and safety and some experience working in a site-based construction or industrial environment. You will be comfortable engaging directly with the workforce and providing practical guidance in an active project setting.

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Junior to intermediate-level health and safety experience
• Proven site-based experience in construction or a similar industrial environment
• A practical and visible approach to health and safety
• The confidence to influence safe behaviours and address issues constructively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to engage effectively with workers, subcontractors and project leadership
• Sound organisational, documentation and reporting skills
• A construction background, although other substantial site-based experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Current First Aid certificate
• Membership with NZISM or another relevant professional body

What’s on Offer

• A permanent position on a significant renewable energy construction project
• Direct exposure to a large-scale, active project environment
• Support and professional development from an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional
• The opportunity to build your capability within the growing renewable energy sector
• Taupō-based work with relocation, FIFO or DIDO options
• An 11/3 roster for candidates working away from home