Hse Site Advisor

Opportunity for a site based Health and Safety Advisor to join the Higgins Team on a fixed term contract. You will be working on an exciting new project that is soon to kick off. The SH2 Masterton to Carterton is a Waka Kotahi safety improvement project involving the installation of new roundabouts and 10KM of road widening. Valued at 20M+ this is an excellent opportunity to be involved from the outset through to project completion.

This is a fixed term contract of up to 15 months, part-time 20-30 hours per week. You will be project based in Masterton, reporting to the Higgins Napier Branch. Project accommodation can be provided, if required.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Work closely with supervisors and team leaders to ensure they are supported in all aspects of their EHS obligations.
- Provides high quality and accurate EHS advice
- Organise the required training for the site workforce or provide training is required
- Assess paperwork to verify that systems are being correctly applied at site. Examples include: EHS Plans, Risk Registers, SOP’s, JSA’s and vehicle checklists / log books
- Provides practical advice on hazard identification & reporting.
- Maintains accurate records and daily diaries. Ensure Data integrity and storage is maintained.

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent
- Driving Licence (current, full and clean)
- Knowledge of the NZ legislative environment including HSE, ACC and HSNO and industry guidelines and standards
- Thorough knowledge of work related illnesses and injuries, and rehabilitation processes.
- Strong communication skills with a coaching, influencing emphasis
- The ability to build credibility and trust in the business

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive salary package, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. As part of the wider Fletcher Construction and Fletcher Building businesses, there are also a wealth of career progression opportunities.

**Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check**

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Building better roads for safer journeys - He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haereng_**
- We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger._