Health & Safety Coordinator - Bluff Port

Qube; Bluff; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator to support our Bluff Port operations. You will promote safety excellence, coordinate hazard identification, risk assessments and incident investigations while ensuring reporting accuracy and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams, unions, customers and government agencies. Based at Bluff Port, this full-time position may involve irregular hours and shifts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or NC in Health & Safety or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, planning, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and incident management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support operational teams in implementing Qube’s Safety, Health & Sustainability System.
• Coordinate hazard identifications, risk assessments and investigations.
• Maintain incident database and ensure timely reporting.
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements.
• Produce safety communications and updates.
• Monitor site safety practices across NZ operations.
• Liaise with internal teams, unions, customers and agencies as needed.
• Provide backup support to NZ Health & Safety leadership.

Skills

Safety coordination

Communication

Planning

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or National Certificate in Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Incident management systems

Job description

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration package!
• Fully subsidized health insurance plus other great staff benefits
• A collaborative and safety-focused team environment
• Opportunities to grow your career in a leading logistics company
• Based at our Bluff Port operation

About The Role

Are you driven by the desire to create safer workplaces and foster a culture of continuous improvement? If so, this role is for you! As a Health & Safety Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in supporting our operational teams, promoting excellence in safety performance, and ensuring injury prevention. Your dedication will help us make sure our team members return home safe every day.

Location: Bluff Port

Status: Full-time permanent position, Mon-Fri with flexibility required

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support operational teams in implementing and maintaining Qube’s Safety, Health & Sustainability System
• Coordinate and monitor hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Maintain oversight of the incident database (Qube use INX), ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements
• Produce and distribute safety communications such as bulletins and updates
• Monitor worksite safety practices across Qube NZ operational sites
• Liaise with internal teams, union reps, customers, and government agencies as needed
• Provide backup support to the NZ Health & Safety Manager and General Manager Health & Safety

Who we're after:

• A relevant qualifications (Diploma or National Certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent experience)
• Be able to demonstrate strong communication, planning, and analytical skills
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and incident management systems
• Show initiative, self-management, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Be comfortable working across shifts and sites, including irregular hours

About Us

Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 15th November. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.