Health and Safety Officer

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Health and Safety Officer to join our team in Wellington. In this dynamic, field-based role, you’ll support our Switched On Building Solutions teams and projects across the North Island—playing a key role in setting the tone for health and safety and ensuring best practices are consistently upheld.

Your ability to build strong relationships will be essential in fostering a culture of safety among staff and subcontractors. With a focus on promoting a safe working environment and supporting our operations team to deliver work safely and effectively, you’ll be instrumental in driving a positive safety culture.

This role involves travel to sites outside of Wellington and suits someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, works confidently and independently, and embraces the pace and complexity of a growing, fast-moving organisation.

Key duties include but not limited to:

• Monitor work processes and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure health and safety compliance
• Identify, analyse, and report near misses and potential hazards including incident investigations and learnings.
• Monitor ACC injuries and lead recovery-at-work programmes (where required)
• Support and contribute to health and safety monitoring and training initiatives
• Promote continuous improvement and embed best practices across all aspects of health and safety
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and assess its impact on the organisation
• Meet clear monthly targets and performance expectations

Requirements:

• A New Zealand-recognised qualification in Health and Safety
• Accident Investigation qualification and demonstrated experience
• Proven experience in the development of site specific project safety plans
• At least 2+ years of hands-on experience in a Health and Safety role within the construction industry or facilities maintenance.
• Solid working knowledge of NZ Health, Safety and Environment legislation, with proven experience applying it in real-world settings
• Proven experience in conducting site audits, incident investigations, and leading toolbox talks & safety briefings
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and educate leaders, teams and subcontractors on safe work practices
• High attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing practical and pragmatic solutions
• Self-motivated and organised, able to manage time effectively across multiple sites and priorities
• A collaborative mindset and positive attitude, contributing to a supportive and safety-focused team culture
• Ability to work (and even thrive) in ambiguity and highly adaptable

Benefits

• Company vehicle for work use, laptop and phone
• Southern Cross medical insurance
• Supportive company culture where whānau matters
• Employee recognition programme
• Opportunities for growth within our wider group of companies

About the company

Switched On Building Solutions delivers large-scale commercial building, facilities maintenance, and home renovation projects with heart. For more than 40 years, we’ve worked alongside government, commercial, and private clients to enhance environments for local organisations, whānau, and communities.

As part of the Switched On Group, we are a whānau and iwi-owned construction group committed to leading with care—for our kaimahi and our customers. As an Amotai Registered business, people and wellbeing are at the centre of how we operate.

How to apply

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