HSE Coordinator

GHD; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to join our Wellington or Auckland team. This role focuses on delivering health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across New Zealand, supporting staff and projects with a strong emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.

Key duties include coordinating HSE systems, assisting with audits, and promoting a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in HSE roles and a related qualification.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in HSE-related roles.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Experience with HSE systems and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of HSE programs.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate health and safety systems, records and documentation.
• Support risk assessment processes and risk controls.
• Assist with audits, inspections and compliance activities.
• Provide guidance to staff and leaders on HSE matters.
• Coordinate training and HSE communications.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and trends.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for continuous improvement and compliance.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Incident management

Education

Occupational Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. GHD is looking for an experienced Wellington or Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives while supporting our people and projects across New Zealand.

GHD is looking for an experienced HSE Coordinator to join our team based primarily in Wellington or Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives while supporting our people and projects across New Zealand.

The role

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety and environment (HSE) programs and initiatives
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities
• Coordinate health and safety systems, records, and documentation
• Support risk assessment processes and the implementation of risk controls
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance activities
• Provide guidance and support to staff and leaders on HSE matters
• Coordinate training, awareness programs, and HSE communications
• Monitor and report on HSE performance metrics and trends
• Promote a positive safety culture across the business
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support continuous improvement and compliance with legislative and company requirements

About you

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in an HSE Coordinator, Health & Safety Coordinator, or similar role
• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline desirable
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Experience supporting HSE systems, risk management processes, and incident management
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business
• Experience analysing and interpreting HSE performance data, identifying trends, and providing meaningful insights to support business decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑focused approach
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.