National EHS Manager

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Firth Industries, part of Fletcher Building, seeks a National EHS Manager to enhance safety culture across 70+ sites. This role involves leading a team, driving health and safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with NZ regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a passion for safety and wellbeing.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive culture

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in H&S leadership, ideally in manufacturing or construction.
• Strong understanding of NZ health and safety legislation.
• Collaborative, empathetic leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals across the country.
• Drive strategic health and safety initiatives.
• Oversee incident management and compliance with NZ regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Health and Safety Legislation

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Firth Industries, part of Fletcher Building, is seeking a confident and compassionate National EHS Manager to lead our safety culture across 70+ sites nationwide.

Why You?

You’re a people-first leader with a sharp eye for risk and a heart for wellbeing. You know how to influence, coach, and inspire teams to prioritise safety—every day, in every decision.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of safety professionals across the country
• Drive strategic health and safety initiatives that protect and empower our people
• Partner with senior leaders to embed a proactive, zero-harm culture
• Oversee incident management, audits, and compliance with NZ regulations
• Champion wellbeing and return-to-work programs that support our team holistically

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in H&S leadership, ideally in manufacturing or construction
• Strong understanding of NZ health and safety legislation
• A collaborative, empathetic leadership style
• A passion for people, prevention, and continuous improvement

What We Offer:

• A supportive, inclusive culture where your leadership makes a real impact
• Opportunities to grow, lead, and shape the future of safety at Firth
• A role that blends strategy, people development, and purpose

Our Values:

• Protect– We care deeply for each other and believe all injuries are preventable
• Customer Leading– We anticipate needs and deliver solutions that wow
• Be Bold– We’re curious, courageous, and always looking for better ways
• Better Together– We collaborate, support, and grow as one team

Join a company that’s building better—together.

Apply now and lead the way in creating a safer, stronger, and more connected workplace.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.