NZ Senior Safety Manager

Role Title:HSQTE Divisional Manager

Location: Nelson

Contract Type: Full Time

Join us at Fulton Hogan

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly strategic Health, Safety and Quality Leader, contributing at Regional Management Team level to shape business performance and organisational direction.  Provides executive leadership to the Health, Safety and Quality function, with a strong emphasis on governance, risk management and the consistent application of best-practice processes across the division.   Recognised for aligning safety and quality strategy with operational and commercial priorities, while building a culture of accountability, assurance and continuous improvement.    

What you’ll bring to the table

Through effective management and communication, you will lead the proactive safety culture of the business contributing to a sustainable and profitable business.  You will lead and influence people to do good work every day.  As a HSQTE Divisional Manager, you will develop and implement initiatives to ensure the workplace maintains high HSQTE standards and complies with relevant legislation.

·            Leadership experience

·            Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety (preferred)

·            Experience in or understanding of roading, civil or construction industries (preferred)

·            Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role or equivalent leadership role

·            IT competency – we will show you how our HSE system works and provide full training

Role Accountabilities 

• Promote, lead and support the safety culture of the company
• Assist managers in the processes used to achieve an effective safety culture
• Implement the requirements of the Living Safely manual to ensure compliance with H&S legislation, regulations and standards, and codes of practice
• Ensure the Fulton Hogan safety systems are effectively implemented in all areas of the operations
• Lead your team to provide proactive high-quality advice and guidance to ensure our operational teams can perform the work safely and to high standards
• Lead investigations of high-risk incidents and follow through with action closeouts
• Provide advice, guidance, support and training to management and staff at all levels in relation to health and safety, quality and environmental
• Awareness of environmental policy and application of the policy
• Ensure information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures is regularly provided
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports to build a highly skilled, high-performing team 
• You’ll also contribute in any other duties or projects that are reasonably requested

Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance (eligibility period)
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us atHomepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

How to apply:

Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.