Hseq Coordinator

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted medical insurance

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking an outgoing HSEQ Coordinator to drive a positive safety culture across our Wellington operations, working with project managers, supervisors and frontline teams on site to promote safe work practices and continuous improvement.

This hands-on, site-based role involves toolbox talks, site inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, supporting safer workplaces and successful project delivery across diverse Wellington region projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, maintenance, industrial, or heavy industry environments.
• Exposure to HSEQ systems, audits, inspections, and site-based safety practices.
• Knowledge of SWMS/JHAs, permits to work, and practical risk management.
• HSEQ training or qualifications (minimum OHS Representative Training) or practical site-safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with frontline teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Lead safety conversations, toolbox talks, and daily site engagement.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations.
• Support risk assessments and critical risk management activities.
• Assist with incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Safety coordination

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Risk management

Education

OHS Representative Training

Job description

About Us

DIALOG Fitzroy is a leading provider of "design, build and maintain" services across New Zealand and Australia. With 65+ years of experience, we deliver high‑quality engineering solutions across energy, petrochemical, dairy, pharmaceutical, geothermal, water treatment, infrastructure, and emerging clean‑energy sectors.

Turn Safety Conversations into Safer Outcomes

Are you an emerging HSEQ professional, an experienced coordinator, or a senior tradesperson looking to transition into safety? Do you enjoy being on site, building strong relationships, and making a genuine difference to the wellbeing of others?

We're seeking a proactive, people-focused HSEQ Coordinator to help drive a positive safety culture across our Wellington operations.

Working across industrial maintenance, shutdowns, construction and engineering projects, you'll partner with frontline teams to improve safety performance, influence positive behaviours, and support successful project delivery. This hands‑on, site‑based role offers exposure to a diverse range of projects throughout the Wellington region.

About the Role

As a key member of our HSEQ team, you'll work alongside project managers, supervisors, tradespeople and clients to promote safe work practices and support continuous improvement across our operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with frontline teams, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Leading safety conversations, toolbox talks, and daily site engagement
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and observations
• Supporting risk assessments and critical risk management activities
• Assisting with incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety performance and operational efficiency
• Contributing to a culture where safety, accountability and continuous improvement are valued

What We're Looking For

You don't just talk safety, you bring it to life.

You’ll have:

• Experience in construction, maintenance, industrial, or heavy industry environments
• Exposure to HSEQ systems, audits, inspections, and site-based safety practices
• Knowledge of SWMS/JHAs, permits to work, and practical risk management
• Relevant HSEQ training or qualifications (minimum OHS Representative Training), or practical experience in a site‑based safety role.
• Strong communication skills and relationship‑building skills
• The confidence to engage effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach

Why Join DIALOG Fitzroy?

• Diverse projects and industries - gain experience across industrial, maintenance, construction and engineering environments.
• Career growth - build your capability through varied project exposure, professional development and certified training opportunities.
• Make a real impact - play a visible role in improving frontline safety performance and creating safer workplaces.
• People-first culture - join a supportive team that values collaboration, development and high‑quality outcomes.
• Competitive benefits - receive a salary aligned with your experience, plus access to discounted medical insurance.

Our Values

Be Safe. Do the Right Thing. Customer Focus. Make it Happen. Think Outside the Box.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.