We’re representing a respected, long-standing engineering business based in Mount Maunganui that’s proud of its workmanship, people, and reputation. They’re now looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to help drive continuous improvement and strengthen an already solid safety culture.

This is not a clipboard job – it’s a hands-on role where you’ll be out on the floor, building relationships, spotting risks before they become problems, and finding practical ways to keep people safe. You’ll have the freedom to make real changes, backed by a team that takes pride in doing things properly.

You’ll lead the full range of health, safety, and environmental initiatives across workshops and project sites, ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and alignment with ISO 45001 standards. You’ll also work closely with management and the QA team to keep systems sharp, effective, and easy to use.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and improving health, safety, and environmental systems across the business
• Conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments across multiple sites
• Supporting training, inductions, and toolbox talks to keep teams engaged and informed
• Overseeing incident investigations and ensuring actions are followed through
• Working with leaders to embed safety thinking into everyday operations

You’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in a senior health and safety role within engineering, manufacturing, or construction
• Strong knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation and ISO 45001 systems
• Confidence to lead, coach, and influence teams at all levels
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and clear communication style

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and long-term security with a trusted local employer
• Supportive, down-to-earth team who genuinely care about what they do
• Variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact
• A role that mixes field time with strategy – no two days the same

If you enjoy leading from the front, believe safety should be part of the culture (not a checklist), and like working with good people who get stuck in, this could be your next move.
Apply now or contact Jake for a confidential chat.