HSE Manager – 150 MW Solar project – Te Aroha, New Zealand

Elecnor New Zealand Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure and energy company is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for a project in Te Aroha, New Zealand. The role involves leading Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, conducting site inspections, and providing training. Candidates should have a strong background in HSE management, particularly in the electrical or energy sector, along with relevant qualifications and experience. This is a residential fixed-term contract position.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in HSE management roles, especially in energy projects.
• Experience working independently and with teams.
• New Zealand work rights and driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce safety policies compliant with regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Implement risk mitigation and emergency response plans.
• Provide HSE training and conduct safety meetings.
• Lead investigations of accidents and enforce corrective actions.

Skills

HSE management experience

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Cert IV in Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Elecnor is seeking a highly experienced and proactive HSE Manager to join our dynamic team for an exciting infrastructure project based in Te Aroha, in the Waikato Region of New Zealand.

As the HSE Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across the project. You will work closely with both site management and project personnel to ensure that all HSE policies, procedures, and systems are effectively implemented and continuously improved.

This is a residential fixed-term contract position.

The Company

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors. With over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering.

Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of 21,000 employees.

The Role

• Develop and enforce safety policies compliant with regulations
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments
• Implement risk mitigation and emergency response plans
• Provide HSE training and conduct safety meetings
• Lead investigations of accidents and enforce corrective actions
• Maintain incident records and ensure environmental compliance
• Minimise environmental impact of construction activities
• Conduct emergency drills and maintain response plans
• Collaborate with project teams to promote safety culture
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and inspectors

About You

• At least 7 years of experience in a similar HSE management role
• At least 5 years experience working in electrical or energy sector projects
• Cert IV in Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety (tertiary preferred)
• Able to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• New Zealand work rights
• Driver’s licence
• Construction Passport

At Elecnor, we are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything we do. Our inclusive culture welcomes individuals from all cultural backgrounds and local communities to join our recruitment process, ensuring that every opportunity is open to all. Together, we can create a future driven by innovation, creativity, and collaboration