SOUTHERN HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY BUSINESS PARTNER

Aquaheat New Zealand is one of New Zealand's most respected HVAC and mechanical project contractors. Alongside our core business, we operate several specialist divisions including AquaFire (fire protection solutions), Colt (louvre and smoke control systems), and Classic Metal (roofing and cladding solutions).

With over 70 years' experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. From heating, cooling, and ventilation to fire protection and roofing, we design, install, and maintain systems that help keep New Zealand running.

​About the role:

In this South Island–focused HSEQ Business Partner role, you'll provide expert guidance, leadership and hands‑on support across Aquaheat's Facility Services operations. Based either in Christchurch or Queenstown, you will:

Lead and support HSEQ initiatives across Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, working closely with the National HSEQ Manager and regional leaders

Coach managers and teams through all HSEQ matters, including site visits, investigations and corrective actions

Strengthen worker participation, mentoring Safety Improvement Groups and promoting engagement in safety behaviours

Manage hazards, risks and compliance, maintaining the Risk Register and ensuring alignment with legislation and Group policies

Oversee incident reporting and HSEQ data, ensuring timely, accurate entries in the HSEQ system database

Analyse trends and prepare reports, providing insights, KPIs and recommendations to managers and the National HSEQ Manager

Support subcontractor management, including prequal compliance, audits and process improvements

Drive continual improvement, reviewing processes, proposing new KPIs and ensuring best‑practice HSEQ performance

Promote a strong customer‑focused safety culture, ensuring service delivery meets contractual and quality expectations

Undertake regular travel between sites within the South Island as required

About you:

You're an experienced HSEQ professional who brings strong technical capability, sound judgement and a proactive approach to improving safety outcomes. You will ideally demonstrate:

5+ years' experience in HSEQ with expert knowledge of NZ workplace regulations

Nebosh IGC or equivalent qualifications, plus a current NZ driver licence

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence, coach and support leaders and teams

Confidence conducting investigations, analysing trends and advising on corrective actions

Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage competing demands in a dynamic operational environment

High attention to detail and commitment to quality, with strong reporting and documentation skills

Strong customer service focus, building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Motivation, initiative and a high level of personal responsibility, aligned with SWITCH values

Collaborative teamwork approach, contributing positively to culture and supporting colleagues

Adaptability and resilience, able to respond to change, unexpected events and evolving priorities

Experience using Ecoportal, Damstra Vault & ICAM investigations

Experience or familiarity with HVAC and Fire protection systems

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy

Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group

Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance

Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday

Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts

Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience

Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.

Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.

Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.

Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.

Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.

Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.

So, if you're ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future.