Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

Terra Industrial New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Training and development opportunities

Privileges program

Leave allowances for work-life balance

Job summary

Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd in Newmarket, Auckland, seeks a proactive HSE Advisor to support the implementation and improvement of HSE systems across the New Zealand operation. You will work with leaders to strengthen risk management, ensure compliance with NZ legislation, and contribute to the Group HSE Strategy.

You will identify hazards, drive proactive risk management, and ensure HSE processes and digital tools are applied consistently throughout the organisation, delivering practical,

Qualifications

• Relevant HSE qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation and best practices.
• Experience in an HSE advisory or support role, ideally multi-site.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders and teams in meeting HSE responsibilities and PCBU obligations.
• Identify hazards and support proactive risk management.
• Apply HSE systems, processes and digital tools across the business.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and coaching.
• Deliver practical HSE advice aligned to legislation and company standards.

Job description

Company :

Sime Darby Motor Group (NZ) Ltd

In New Zealand, Sime Motors imports, distributes, sells and services a wide range of the world's premium truck, transport and passenger vehicle brands. We also offer used vehicles and leasing solutions. Our New Zealand group represents over 22 brands and employs 1000 people. Together, we deliver the best products and solutions to help New Zealand move and develop.

About the Role

This role supports the implementation and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) systems across Sime Motors New Zealand. As an HSE Advisor, you will partner closely with leaders and teams across the business to strengthen risk management, support compliance with New Zealand legislation and company standards, enhance safety culture, and contribute to the delivery of the Group HSE Strategy and sustainability objectives.

You will play a key role in identifying hazards and emerging risks, supporting proactive risk management, and ensuring HSE systems, processes and digital tools are applied effectively across the organization.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive, values-driven HSE professional who is passionate about health, safety, environmental and wellbeing outcomes. You will bring a collaborative approach, strong influencing skills, and the ability to work effectively with leaders and frontline teams to embed safe, consistent and efficient operations.

This role suits someone who enjoys continuous improvement, takes a risk-based approach to HSE, and is committed to making a positive impact on people and business performance.

What You Will Do

• Support leaders and teams, in our central region, to meet HSE responsibilities and PCBU obligations.
• Strengthen risk management through proactive hazard identification and continuous improvement.
• Apply and support HSE systems, processes and digital tools across the business.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching and collaboration.
• Deliver practical, high-quality HSE advice aligned to legislation, company standards and the Group HSE Strategy.

What You Will Bring

• A strong personal commitment to health, safety, environmental and wellbeing outcomes.
• Relevant HSE qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation and best practice.
• Experience in an HSE advisory or support role, ideally in a multi-site or complex environment.
• Strong communication, risk assessment and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach.

What We Can Offer You

• competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• comprehensive privileges program
• company vehicle
• training and development opportunities
• special leave allowances to support a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll be based in our Newmarket, Auckland office working 40 hours Monday-Friday between the hours of 7.00am and 5.30pm.

The recruitment process involves phone screen, interview, as well as reference, police, medical, drug and right to work checks.