Health & Safety Advisor, Taupō
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Stellar Recruitment
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Health & Safety Advisor

  • Posted 1w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Taupō

Job Description

Join a major solar construction project in the Taupō region, providing practical, site-based health and safety support within an experienced project t

  • Permanent, site-based role on a significant renewable energy project
  • Work alongside an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional
  • Taupō-based with relocation, FIFO or DIDO 11/3 roster options

Our client is delivering a significant solar farm development in the Taupō region and is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join the site team on a permanent basis.


This is a junior to intermediate-level position focused on providing practical, hands-on health and safety support throughout the construction phase. You will work closely with an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional, project leadership and site teams to maintain safe working practices and support a positive safety culture.


The role is based in Taupō. Candidates may relocate to the region or work an 11/3 roster on a FIFO or DIDO basis.


  • Key Responsibilities: Provide practical, site-based health and safety advice and support
  • Conduct site inspections, observations and safety conversations
  • Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments and control measures
  • Support site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
  • Help maintain health and safety documentation, registers and reporting
  • Participate in incident investigations and corrective action processes
  • Engage with employees, subcontractors and project leaders at all levels
  • Work alongside the Senior Health & Safety professional to promote a strong safety culture
  • Support compliance with project procedures and relevant health and safety requirements

What you will bring:


You will have a solid foundation in health and safety and some experience working in a site-based construction or industrial environment. You will be comfortable engaging directly with the workforce and providing practical guidance in an active project setting.


To be successful, you will ideally bring:

  • Junior to intermediate-level health and safety experience
  • Proven site-based experience in construction or a similar industrial environment
  • A practical and visible approach to health and safety
  • The confidence to influence safe behaviours and address issues constructively
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to engage effectively with workers, subcontractors and project leadership
  • Sound organisational, documentation and reporting skills
  • A construction background, although other substantial site-based experience will be considered
  • Preferred Qualifications National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Membership with NZISM or another relevant professional body
  • What’s on Offer A permanent position on a significant renewable energy construction project
  • Direct exposure to a large-scale, active project environment
  • Support and professional development from an experienced Senior Health & Safety professional
  • The opportunity to build your capability within the growing renewable energy sector
  • Taupō-based work with relocation, FIFO or DIDO options
  • An 11/3 roster for candidates working away from home

If you are a practical, site-focused Health & Safety Advisor looking to develop your career on a major construction project, please reach out to sam.c@stellarrecruitment.co.nz or jack.l@stellarrecruitment.co.nz.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Hazard Identification
  • Incident Investigation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Site Inspections
  • Safety Training
  • Health And Safety Documentation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Influencing
  • Organisational
  • Relationship-Building

Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🚚 Relocation Support

Job Schedule

  • Rotating Roster

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