Health and Safety Manager - Taupo

Harper Smith Recruitment

  • Taupo, Waikato
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Experienced Health & Safety Manager required to oversee Central North Island site operations for prominent construction firm Penny Homes.
  • Lead the management of health, safety and wellbeing across the company
  • Drive a positive organisational culture and create an environment to thrive
  • Support leaders to deliver a working environment that reflects Penny's strategie
Penny Homes is a successful award winning residential & commercial developer with operations in Taupo, Bay of Plenty and Auckland. They undertake a variety of construction projects throughout the Central North Island and they are committed to excellence in customer service and quality workmanship, with a strong focus on safety and professionalism.The Health & Safety Manager will be accountable for functional business and broad company objectives. Reporting to the Directors & collaborating with Senior & Regional Management, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the sites, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.This role will see the successful candidate as a strong advocate and leader in the wider Health & Safety field, liaising with Regional Managers and project teams to ensure the seamless implementation of the organisations H&S policies and procedures.Your work will include providing workplace health and safety across all aspects of our business to ensure that Penny Homes delivers a robust health and safety culture and framework for its people and contractors. You will provide health and safety knowledge, support, training, & processes, and ensure compliance over a variety of projects including design and build, commercial, multi unit residential blocks, Retrofit projects, and across a variety of locations in the CNI.To be the successful candidate you will need:
  • Tertiary or relevant professional qualification in health and safety
  • Several years + health and safety management work experience
  • Experience in managing H&S systems, policies, and standards, preferably in a construction environment.
  • Proven track record illustrating an in-depth knowledge and implementation of best practice health and safety methodologies.
  • Up-to-date working knowledge of NZ Health and Safety legislation and industry standards.
  • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, coaching and presenting
  • Be great at organising, planning, and prioritising - work to deadlines and under pressure.
  • Be passionate about Health and Safety and be able to build strategic working relationships.
In return for your hard work, dedication, and driven work ethic our client will offer you the following incentives.
  • A competitive annual salary package, phone, tech + vehicle
  • A lively, busy, fun and team orientated working environment
  • The pleasure of being based out of a truly gorgeous lifestyle location - Taupo!
Please apply to this advert with your CV and a cover letter summarising your HSE experience.Harper Smith Recruitment Ltd specialises in the search, selection and recruitment of Construction and Engineering professionals and associated vacancies.

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