HSE Advisor

We are seeking a dedicated HSE Advisor to support our operational teams in New Zealand, providing expert advice and facilitating key projects that align with company and legislative standards. If you have the expertise, passion, and drive to shape health and safety outcomes, we want to hear from you.

This role can be located in either Auckland or Wellington.

About Us

Equans Australia and New Zealand delivers multi-disciplinary technical solutions and facility management services with the aim to provide superior value to all stakeholders using a using an integrated facilities and project management approach. Find out more about Equans ANZ by visiting www.equans.co.nz.

What You Will Be Doing

As an HSE Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in championing a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance across our New Zealand division. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist HSE advice and support to teams across NZ and other divisions as required.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and legislative requirements, escalating non-compliance where necessary.

Supporting employees, supervisors, and line managers with technical guidance to improve health and safety outcomes.

• Assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of our HSE management systems.
• Leading and coordinating incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions are taken.
• Driving a culture of accurate and timely reporting of incidents and events.
• Developing and delivering training programs, safety inductions, and toolbox sessions.
• Managing return-to-work processes, collaborating with medical professionals and stakeholders.
• Conducting site safety audits and inspections, ensuring adherence to regional and site-specific safety plans.
• Providing HSE data and reports to senior management, supporting informed decision-making.

What We Offer

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

• Life Insurance for employees with AIA Vitality.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Learning & Development and Recognition

• Online Learning with 'My Hub'.
• Strong and supportive leadership.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Recognition of Service Awards.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

Leave Options

• Purchased Leave.
• Additional Paid Parental Leave
• Study leave.
• Volunteer leave.

What You Need

To excel in this role, you will need:

• 3–5 years of experience in a Health & Safety advisory role.
• Experience with ACC, Return to Work and Rehabilitation processes.
• Training in or experience with ICAM methodology for incident investigations.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, trends, and compliance
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset to identify risks and drive improvements in safety initiatives.
• Ability to promote and foster a proactive safety culture within a dynamic environment.

Your Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Health & Safety or a recognised equivalent (Certificate IV or higher).

Next Steps

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Please note that we can only accept applications from those with full, unrestricted working rights in New Zealand.

Equans is an EEO employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.