Health & Safety Manager

• FIFO lifestyle (2:1) with nationwide exposure across major mining & construction
• Influence real change on the ground, lead safety in a high-risk environment
• Autonomous role for a resilient leader to drive a strong safety culture

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Join a well-established organisation operating within the mining and heavy construction sector, delivering major projects across New Zealand. With a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, this business prides itself on building a supportive culture where people look out for one another and continuously strive to improve workplace health and safety outcomes.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in driving a strong safety-first culture across all operations. This is a fly-in, fly-out position (2 weeks on / 1 week off), primarily based in the North Island, with travel required across multiple sites throughout New Zealand.

You will spend significant time out on site - including remote locations - working closely with operational teams to embed best-practice safety standards, influence behaviours, and proactively manage risk. Your ability to build relationships, gain respect, and engage with people at all levels will be key to your success.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in Health & Safety leadership within mining, heavy construction, or similar high-risk industries
• Strong on-the-ground presence and willingness to work in remote and site-based environments
• Ability to influence, engage and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders
• Resilience and a thick-skinned approach, with the confidence to navigate challenging environments
• A genuine passion for creating safer workplaces and continuously improving safety outcomes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (preferred)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package based on experience + FIFO benefits
• Opportunity to work on dynamic and large-scale projects across New Zealand
• A position where you can truly make an impact and drive meaningful safety improvements
• A supportive team environment that values collaboration and mutual respect
• Career development opportunities within a fast-growing organisation

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

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Desired Skills and Experience

Health & Safety