18th April, 2026
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing construction business specialising in roofing, cladding, and rainwater systems across commercial and residential projects.
This is a hands-on, full-time Health & Safety Manager role where you will be out on site, working closely with crews and supervisors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
You will also work closely with the Directors to review, select, and implement a new health and safety system and software platform, helping shape how safety is managed across the business going forward.
This is not a desk-based role. We are looking for someone who is confident on site, understands working at heights risk, and can influence teams in real time.
Please do not apply if you will not pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test!
About the role:
You will take ownership of health and safety across multiple active sites, ensuring systems are in place and, more importantly, are being followed on the ground.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead health and safety across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and safe work practices are consistently applied
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard identification, with a strong focus on working at heights
- Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions to reduce risk
- Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and support supervisors to lift safety capability on site
- Work with Directors to review, select, and implement a new H&S system and drive continuous improvement
What we are looking for: This role will suit someone with strong construction experience who is confident operating in a fast-paced, site-based environment. You may have been consulting in the past and are wanting to go back into employment to make a real difference within one organisation.
You will bring: - 5+ years health and safety management experience in construction, roofing, cladding, or similar
- Strong working knowledge of working at heights and site risk management
- Proven experience conducting site audits and managing compliance
- Experience with SSSPs, JSAs, and incident investigations
- The ability to build trust with crews and influence behaviour on site
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to safety
Qualifications: - Health and safety qualification (NZ Certificate/Diploma or equivalent)
- Site Safe passport
- Working at Heights certification
- Full NZ driver's licence
What’s on offer: - Supportive and down-to-earth team environment
- Opportunity to take ownership of the H&S function and make a real impact
- Involvement in selecting and implementing new systems and processes
- A relocation allowance is available for the right person
To Apply: Recruit NZ, part of People Inc Group Ltd, is a trusted recruitment partner for local New Zealand since 2008, matching the right talent with the right opportunities to drive growth.
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