16th April, 2025
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When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
The role
At ALS, our safety team is passionate about providing practical guidance, technical advice and tailored support, and we partner with our site leadership team to achieve workable outcomes for our employees and the business.
We need a passionate, driven and organised HSE Coordinator to be vital to achieving our most important core value – We are Safe.
The role is part-time with flexible working hours, nominally 9am to 3pm five days a week, based in our New Zealand Hamilton laboratory. The position covers our small Field operation in Hasting as well requiring some travel through the year.
We seek an enthusiastic workplace health and safety practitioner to drive our safety culture. Reporting to the National Manager this role will allow you to make a real difference. This role is based in New Zealand you and you be working closely with Management team within a Laboratory setting. You must be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get involved but be equally comfortable working with and influencing senior management.
The HSE Coordinator plays a key role in driving a proactive and strategic approach to workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance across the business. This role is responsible for embedding a culture of safety, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence, while also ensuring effective injury management and long-term workforce sustainability.
Essential skills for this position include attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant experience in training, incident investigations, risk assessments, and audits, with prior experience in a similar role being advantageous.
The day to day
- Provide support to management and staff. Consult, advise and implement site safety policies and procedures
- Assist in the implementation of HSE programs.
- Undertake HSE inspections.
- Conduct incident investigations & develop corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
- Coordinate injury management and return to work programs
- Conducting and coordinating HSE training to staff.
- Managing and developing risk assessments.
- Promote and reinforce a positive safety culture.
- Work closely with National HSE team to ensure alignment across laboratories
- Facilitate open communication with staff and management on HSE issues.
- Participate and manage various administrative roles for the HSE Lead.
The Essentials - Formal qualifications (Cert IV) and previous HSE experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Development and delivery of education and training material
- Experience in incident investigations, risk assessments and auditing
- Confidence in your ability, which helps you quickly build rapport and trust at all levels
- A good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and standards
- Ability to coach and influence staff and management to achieve HSE targets
Working at ALS Our people drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
About ALS ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an New Zealand or Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
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