Health Safety Environment and Quality Manager

Shirley Parsons; Tauranga; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment consultancy is seeking a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Manager for a top fuel retail business. The role involves leading HSEQ strategy, compliance, and guidance across operations, with a focus on major hazard facility management. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in senior HSEQ roles and relevant qualifications. This position offers a hybrid work model in beautiful Bay of Plenty.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior HSEQ role within a high-risk or regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ legislation and risk management techniques.
• Proven experience with HSEQ management systems and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSEQ strategy, systems, and compliance across operations.
• Provide expert guidance to leadership, staff, and regulators.
• Manage and maintain the Safety Case for the Major Hazard Facility.

Skills

Senior HSEQ experience

Knowledge of HSEQ legislation

Incident investigation skills

Audit design experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health & safety

Job description

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Manager

Hybrid: Bay of Plenty and remote working

Fulltime, Permanent

$Competitive Salary + benefits

Shirley Parsons is currently seeking a Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Manager to join a leading fuel retail business. This is a growing organisation, operating a major hazard facility and a national network of retails sites. In this critical leadership role, you focus on ensuring safety compliance, and continuous improvement across high-risk operations.

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, with a dotted to the CEO, you will lead the development and implementation of HSEQ systems, policies, and procedures. You’ll provide strategic and technical guidance across the business, with a strong focus on managing major incident hazards at the company’s Upper Tier Major Hazard Facility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead HSEQ strategy, systems, and compliance across distribution and retail operations
• Provide expert guidance to leadership, staff, contractors, and regulators
• Manage and maintain the Safety Case for the Major Hazard Facility
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Design and deliver training programs to build HSEQ capability
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001 and 31000)
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
• Manage reporting and data for board-level and regulatory requirements
• Promote employee wellbeing through targeted programs and initiatives
• Foster a positive safety culture and high-performance environment

The successful HSEQ Manager will have

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior HSEQ role within a high-risk or regulated industry
• Tertiary qualifications in health & safety, environment, or a related discipline
• Experience in major hazard facility operations
• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ legislation and risk management techniques (e.g. HAZOP, LOPA, SFAIRP)
• Proven experience with HSEQ management systems and ISO standards
• Advanced skills in incident investigation and audit design
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Commercial acumen and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Full right to work in New Zealand

About Shirley Parsons

Shirley Parsons is a global Recruitment Consultancy with expertise in Health & Safety, Quality, Environment & Sustainability. The ANZ team partners with organisations across New Zealand, Australia and APAC to assist in finding top HSEQS professionals for their businesses. We are passionate about connecting great people with great companies and supporting long-term career growth.

Vacancy Reference: PR/000151

Vacancy Owner: Duncan Cooke | [e-mail] | ([phone]