HSE Advisor

Who we are

Calder Stewart is a nationwide leader in developing property and building solutions for New Zealand’s industrial and commercial markets.

Every year our team of around 440 people deliver outcomes for local, national, and international clients by building many of the largest and most complex construction projects across the country. A family-owned business started in Milton in 1955, for 70 years we have successfully evolved our services into a national offering. Our capabilities include an extensive land portfolio, end-to-end property services, Design Build solutions, plus manufacturing and construction services.

With steady growth, the ability to communicate to our whole team has become a key focus to our business to ensure we continue to share our story with our people and our customers. We have generations of proven experience on our team, and we deliver flexible solutions and we're driven by a common set of values in 'Find a Way', 'Play Fair', 'Be Loyal' and 'Own It'.

About the Role

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll work alongside our national H&S team to promote and support safe working practices across large-scale industrial construction projects. You’ll partner with managers, clients, supervisors and sub-contractors to make H&S a natural part of how we work, so our people are engaged, informed and kept safe.

This is a wide-ranging role, with travel to Calder Stewart sites around the region. You’ll bring the technical credibility to earn trust quickly and become a go-to advisor.

About You

You’re an experienced H&S professional with a track record of lifting safety performance in construction, industrial or other high-risk environments. You have a deep knowledge of best-practice H&S processes and legislation, and you keep learning. Prior experience in training and developing people, and you’re equally comfortable coaching a site team, mentoring colleagues, or influencing clients and business leaders to drive change. You’re proactive, positive and stay close to what’s happening on site.

What you’ll bring

Recognised H&S qualification

Proven H&S advisory experience (ideally 5+ years) in construction, industrial or similarly high-risk environments

Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and related regulations

Hands-on experience with risk assessments, safety management plans, audits and inspections

Experience leading incident investigations and driving corrective actions

Experience coaching, training and mentoring others in H&S

A proven ability to influence and drive change at all levels, from site teams to senior leaders

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong planning and organisational skills

Confidence with technology and digital systems, including H&S reporting platforms

A can-do attitude and a proactive H&S mindset

Current driver’s licence

Desirable

Experience working across multiple sites

Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar H&S management systems

* Experience managing sub-contractor H&S performance

Benefits

We provide a competitive remuneration package and continuous training and development opportunities, along with regular staff and family events.

To find out more about Calder Stewart please visit our website www.calderstewart.co.nz

To submit your application, please apply online.

Applications for this position must have NZ residency.

Calder Stewart is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A negative drug test result will be a condition of any offer of employment.