Description
safety training
compliance audits
system implementation
cost saving
stakeholder engagement
safety culture
Creating, Connecting and caring for the community
You’ll oversee safety and compliance, compulsory training, and support for both health & safety and quality assurance, while also supporting our environmental manager in their role with an eye on our sustainability goals.
As HSQ Manager for Palmerston North and the wider Manawatu-Whanganui Region, you will implement Fulton Hogan's HSQ plans and policies, leading a proactive safety and quality culture. You will provide leadership, advice, and support to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
- Provide advice, guidance, support, and HSQ training to management and staff at all levels.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, environmental, and sustainability policies throughout the region.
- Support management to meet quality policies and manage procedures aligned with our environmental policy.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, e.g. reducing injury costs through proactive measures.
- Foster strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex information clearly.
- Plan and conduct audits to maintain regulatory quality standards and prepare detailed action reports.
- Oversee implementation and compliance with company systems and processes.
- Promote, lead, and support a positive safety and quality culture, driving the business to achieve ‘Living Safely 2.0’.
- Develop, maintain, and implement the Living Safely manual in line with H&S legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice.
Requirements
excel
driver licence
health safety
5+ yrs
managerial exp
financial acumen
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.
- You will have strong financial and business acumen.
- A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in health & safety within roading, civil contracting or construction industries.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive engagement.
- Solution-oriented, hands-on approach, and strong financial/business acumen.
- Tertiary qualification in health and safety or relevant extensive industry experience (formal qualification preferred).
- Sound understanding of civil contracting businesses and best practice quality systems and processes.
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite, especially Excel), skilled in reporting and data analysis.
- Current NZ Class 1 Full Drivers Licence.
- Ideally 2 years’ experience at manager level, with a proven track record in team leadership and development onsite and remotely.
Benefits
Festive Season: The Fulton Hogan Recruitment team will be taking a break during the period Friday 19th December 2025 until 8th January 2026. Updates on applications during this period will commence once the team is back in the office. Thank you for your understanding ~ Happy Holidays!
- Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
- Vehicle provided with this position
- Family scholarships
- KiwiSaver employer contributions
- Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
- Fuel discount card
- Medical insurance (an eligibility period applies)
- You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent.
- Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
- Life insurance
Training + Development
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