Senior Zero Harm Advisor - Wellington

Job close date closing 12 Jul 2024 22:00

Hawkins is New Zealand's leading commercial construction business with a wealth of skills, smarts and phenomenal construction capability. We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality technical service for our clients and construction teams. Commercial construction is at the heart of our business and we are at the top of our game. Hawkins delivers unique transformational projects across a variety of sectors including education, health, office buildings and heritage restorations. Hawkins leads the industry in civic projects including art galleries, event centres, stadiums and Hospitals across New Zealand.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Zero Harm Advisor to join our Lower North team. This role is to promote and facilitate the consistent delivery of health, safety and environmental (HSE) outcomes that are in line with Hawkins and Downer objectives.

The role requires someone who can engage with the local project leaders to drive improved HSE performance. You will have the ability to influence and drive initiatives through to completion. You will ensure compliance with legislative requirements and the Health & Safety at Work Act, the Resource Management Act and Hawkins/Downer HSE frameworks and standards.

About you:

• You'll have HSE experience with a track record of achieving HSE outcomes in a complex and diverse building construction environment.
• You'll be a good influencer, with a strong track record of building HSE engagement.
• You'll be passionate about mentoring, growing and developing our HSE team.
• You'll be able to work across the Hawkins business to imbed consistent standards of performance, to make things happen and have the passion, drive and perseverance to follow through.
• You'll proactively support national health, safety and wellbeing initiatives, including audit and verification programmes, drive HSE systems implementations, implement strategic initiatives and work collaboratively with the Hawkins national HSE team to achieve 'best for business' outcomes in the development and implementation of Hawkins / Downer HSE standards.

In return, we offer:

The opportunity to make a real difference facilitating strong accountability and ownership of strategic and operational HSE challenges across the business.

A long-term opportunity to work alongside leading Health & Safety professionals within Hawkins, which will help you develop your business acumen and give you the chance to proactively shape HSE outcomes and advance your career.

A competitive remuneration package backed by professional development to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.

Why Hawkins

Hawkins is an industry leader in the delivery of construction projects. Being part of a team that successfully delivers complex and challenging projects will give you the chance to further build your career. You can also expect generous employee benefits, training and development pathways, and a culture of innovation and collaboration.

The successful applicant will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and medical.