Health and Safety Officer

Switched On Housing works alongside Kāinga Ora to maintain and improve homes, helping ensure whānau have places to live that are warm, safe and fit for purpose. We are proud to be part of Kā te Rama Switched On Group and are committed to creating positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

We are looking for a motivated and practical Health and Safety Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract, based in either Christchurch or Nelson. As part of our national Health, Safety and Wellbeing team, you will primarily support either our Canterbury operations or our Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast operations. While the role will have a regional focus, you will also provide support and cover across both regions as required. You will work closely with frontline teams, subcontractors and operational leaders who value honest advice, common sense and a practical pragmatic approach.

Your role will see you regularly out on site, working alongside Delivery Supervisors and tradespeople to investigate incidents, deliver toolbox talks, check that risk controls are working in practice, and help find practical solutions when things are not quite right. You may be coaching teams through face-to-face safety conversations one day, then completing assurance inspections or supporting a return-to-work plan the next.

Every day you will play a key role in embedding a strong culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement across our sites.

About us

At Switched On Group, we are committed to enhancing people's environments. From housing maintenance and refurbishment projects to construction and community focused services, the work we do makes a real difference across Aotearoa.

Kā te Rama Switched On Group exists to enhance environments for whānau, businesses and communities across Aotearoa and has been helping whānau live well for more than 40 years. As one of the key Maintenance Partners on the Te Mahi Ngātahi contract, Switched On Housing works with Kāinga Ora to help ensure homes are safe, warm, dry and comfortable.

Our teams support communities from Tairāwhiti-Gisborne to Waitaha-Canterbury, delivering maintenance, repairs and housing improvements every day. We are committed to creating positive outcomes for our customers, communities and kaimahi.

What You will Be Doing

You will partner with our teams to provide practical support and guidance while helping drive positive health, safety and wellbeing outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

•  Supporting leaders and teams with practical health and safety advice
• Conducting site visits, audits and safety inspections across operational worksites
• Leading and supporting incident investigations, identifying root causes and driving improvements and sharing learnings
• Managing hazard identification, risk assessments and corrective actions
• Supporting injury management and return to work processes
• Delivering toolbox talks, training sessions and safety initiatives
• Assisting with the development and continuous improvement of safety systems, procedures and documentation
• Building strong relationships with contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance and best practice
• Promoting a proactive, positive and engaging approach to health, safety and wellbeing

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can balance compliance requirements with a practical, people first approach. Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience in a Health and Safety role, preferably within construction, housing, facilities maintenance or a related industry
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and its practical application
• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits and workplace inspections
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices constructively
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written reporting and documentation skills
• A recognised New Zealand Health and Safety qualification (advantageous)

Why Join Us?

At Switched On Group, people matter. We are proud of our supportive culture and the positive impact we create in the communities we serve.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee recognition programmes
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact across our business and communities

How to apply

If you're someone who enjoys being out with teams, building relationships and making a real contribution to safer workplaces, we would love to hear from you.

Apply by clicking the APPLY button now, or get in touch for a confidential conversation.