Health & Safety Coordinator - Bluff Port

Qube; Bluff; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused team environment

Based at Bluff Port

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a Health & Safety Coordinator at Bluff Port to support our operational teams and promote safety performance.

You will help implement the Safety, Health & Sustainability System, manage hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations, and liaise with agencies as needed. This full-time role requires flexible hours and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or National Certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, planning, and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and incident management systems.
• Willingness to work across shifts and multiple sites.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

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 11th October.