Company Description
He marama kei te heke mai me Clarus (A bright future with Clarus)
Clarus safely delivers the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. Starting off in Taranaki, our Firstgas, Rockgas, Firstlight Network, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.
Job Description
Kōrero mō te tūranga (about the role)
If you enjoy sharing knowledge, building capability, and supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement then look no further.
We’re looking for a adaptable, delivery-focused Senior Health & Safety Specialist to join our First Principles team. In this role, you’ll work as part of a small team leading the design and implementation of health and safety initiatives that are innovative, practical, and aligned with best practice. You’ll be a key driver of continuous improvement, using your project management expertise and writing skills to deliver solutions that are both strategic and user-friendly.
Working closely with the H&S operations team, you'll:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of H&S projects (first up Critical Risk)—scoping, planning, executing, and evaluating initiatives that align with business goals and legislative requirements.
Develop plain-English policies, procedures, and communications that are easy to understand and apply across the business.
Collaborate across all levels of the organisation to embed new initiatives and support change management.
Use analytics to inform decision-making, support reporting, and contribute to executive and board-level papers.
This role can be based at our Hamilton, Bell Block or Christchurch office.
Qualifications
Mōu (about you)
As well as being someone who brings passion and good energy to everything you do, you will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g H&S, business, communications)
- 5+ years experience working in the health and safety space.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, able to iengage and influence at different levels.
- Proven experience in project management and policy/procedure writing.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.
- Experience pivoting to changing business needs and priorities.
It'd be great if you have formal training or certification in project management, as well as experience in design thinking and strategy.
Additional Information
Ka aroha koe ki tō mātou wairua pai (You’lll love our good energy)
At Clarus you’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Along with your competitive salary, you’ll get a whole host of extra benefits including additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. We’ll also fuel your professional development and help you build the career you want in an environment where you can flourish, surrounded by great colleagues.
Hiahia? (interested?) Come and join the whānau!
Want to work where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded, where you’re surrounded by great people and supported to develop personally and professionally? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 20 July 2025 or email [email protected] for a copy of the full job description.
