Health and Safety Specialist - Contractor Management 12-m FTC

  • Christchurch
  • Contract/temp
  • HR & Recruitment
  • Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

Work Visa required:  All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.
  
About the Role:
Help shape the future of contractor safety management.
Are you passionate about creating structured, risk-based systems that enhance safety and performance?  Our client is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to lead the development and implementation of a new Subcontractor Management Framework (SMF) and the parallel review and update of their Health and Safety Management Plan (HSMP).
  
This 12-month fixed term contract role offers a unique opportunity to build and embed practical, sustainable contractor management systems across all divisions. You will take the lead to:
  • Finalise a comprehensive Subcontractor Management Framework
  • Review and update the core Health and Safety Management Plan
  • Develop standardised processes for subcontractor prequalification, onboarding, audits and reviews
  • Drive training and implementation across operational teams
  • Support the transition to a new system
  • Engage with key internal and external stakeholders  
You will thrive in this role if you have:
  • Proven experience in contractor management or HS systems design and implementation
  • Sound knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and best practice
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Confidence working across multiple teams and disciplines
  • A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset
  • Experience with system transitions is a plus  
What’s in it for you?
  • Be part of a project that will have lasting impact across the organisation and its subcontractor network
  • Work with an engaged, multi-disciplinary team, including senior leadership and industry partners
  • Influence cultural change and best practice adoption
  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive daily rate
  • Opportunity to leave a legacy in contractor risk management  
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. Reference #996067.

There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.  
  
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