Regional Health and Safety Advisor

Veolia Australia and New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services leader is looking for a Regional Senior Health and Safety Advisor in Wellington, New Zealand. The role involves driving safety excellence across regional operations, managing compliance with health and safety requirements, and executing SHEQ programs. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and relevant H&S experience. This position offers a competitive package and opportunities for career development while promoting a culture of safety.

Benefits

Competitive package

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety roles, ideally in utilities, industrial, or energy sectors.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Willingness to travel across regional operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional SHEQ programs and conduct site inspections.
• Monitor compliance with H&S legislation.
• Deliver SHEQ training and support H&S committee meetings.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Knowledge of NZ H&S legislation

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Veolia has a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our SHEQ - Compliance Division. This regional role offers the opportunity to drive safety excellence across our regional operations while implementing integrated SHEQ systems and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

What’s on offer

• Regional H&S role: 50% travel (Queenstown/Hawkes Bay/Papakura)
• Drive safety excellence with a competitive package and career development
• Make a difference - work with a global leader in environmental services

What you’ll be responsible for

• Execute regional SHEQ programs and conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and integrated audits across regional operations
• Monitor compliance with H&S legislation and maintain safety management systems, including ISO 45001 and integrated management systems
• Manage regional incident reporting processes and coordinate with regulatory bodies, including WorkSafe and environmental regulators
• Deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks, and support H&S committee meetings while building AlwaysSafe Culture
• Conduct internal audits, prepare regional RSHEQ reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operations
• Provide technical SHEQ advice and coach operational teams and regional advisors in safety leadership and quality management

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
• H&S experience, preferably in utilities, industrial or energy sectors
• Strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and safety management systems
• Willingness to travel

About Veolia

With over 170 years of global experience, Veolia operates in more than 40 countries with 220,000 employees worldwide. In Australia and New Zealand, we have close to 6,500 employees across 300 sites.

At Veolia, you'll not only build your career but be part of a movement to create a better world, tackling today's most pressing environmental challenges through innovative solutions that make a real difference.

If you're passionate about health and safety and want to drive continuous improvement in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Veolia is committed to diversity, inclusion, and our Always Safe Charter, ensuring every employee returns home safely every day.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.