As New Zealand’s leading construction provider of high-quality, large-scale renewable energy generation, we partner with similar-minded companies to bring innovation and efficiency to the renewable energy sector. Our vision goes beyond conventional boundaries in pursuit of solutions that redefine industry standards to make projects quicker, easier and more cost-effective for our partner companies to achieve.
Job Description
The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of a project. This role is responsible for overseeing and implementing health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and programs for the assigned project. It works closely with the project team to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and role model all HSE values, beliefs, behaviours, and attitudes.
Key responsibilities include:
Promote and enforce site health, safety, and environmental standards.
Manage PPE compliance for all personnel on site.
Identify, report, and manage hazards and near misses.
Maintain and update Risk Register, HSE Management Plan, and first aid registers.
Conduct site audits, inspections, and investigations.
Oversee training and competency assessments for staff and supervisors.
Communicate HSE information clearly with all project stakeholders, as required.
Build and maintain relationships with contractors and visitors.
Lead HSE meetings and site tours as required.
Act as a visible role model for HSE culture and values on site.
Desired Skills and Experience
Proven HSE management experience, preferably in construction
Knowledge of relevant HSE laws, regulations, and standards
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Analytical, organized, detail-oriented, and good with data entry
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Team player with a proactive, safety-first mindset
Well-presented and punctual
High school diploma or equivalent
Full NZ driver’s license (Class 1)
Additional HSE training or certification is desirable.
Missing a few attributes or level of experience that we’re looking for? Don’t let that hold you back. If you’ve got the right attitude, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Please note, candidates must have the right to work in NZ and meet the requirements of our Drug and Alcohol Policy.
For more information, please contact us via email at recruitment@newenergy.nz.
