EHS Officer/ Advisor

We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) team as an Audit and Compliance Officer/ Advisor. This role enables the delivery of our business protection and continuity strategy whilst ensuring legal, external and internal stakeholder compliance by providing EH&S work advice, coaching and mentoring across all levels of our organization.

You will be eager to champion a positive EH&S work culture by identifying pragmatic and collaborative solutions, promoting EH&S best practice and building EH&S literacy and capability. This role will offer the successful candidate a mix of EH&S operational support responsibilities combined with assisting the Manager of Environment, Health and Safety with strategic planning and delivery in an exciting but complex joint venture partnership/ multiple PCBU environment. 

What You Will Do

• Liaising with, advising and educating the leadership team, staff and external contractors on the applicable Environment, Health and Safety requirements to foster a positive culture of engagement and empowerment.

• Supporting the ongoing improvement of the Company’s EH&S culture, processes and programs through review, research, and refinement, and assisting with implementation of improvements.

• Undertaking audits, both internal and external, conducting risk assessments and incident investigations as required.

• Experience and a working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Hazardous Substance regulations and guidelines.

• Supporting areas of the business involved in contractor management to ensure the partnership/ PCBU responsibilities are understood and met.

• Specifying, delivering and facilitating internal EH&S training to lift capability and build awareness.

• Providing advice, mentorship and guidance to our group of voluntary employee EH&S Council Sub-Committee members, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) elected employee EH&S representatives through regular engagement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Have a relevant tertiary qualification

• Have completed a (Lead) Auditor certificate and preferably an Occupational Health and Safety qualification such as the NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent

• Have equivalent work experience at a mid to senior level within a medium size or large organization

• Have proven experience in developing and implementing environment, health and safety management systems and programs including training / consulting

• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Qualifications We Prefer

• Be able to promote EH&S compliance at all organisational levels

• Demonstrated ability to create and develop user friendly EH&S tools and resources

• Be able to think strategically as well as operationally and cope with business complexity

• Have experience in operational hazard and risk management, contractor management, environment, health and safety auditing and investigation

• Have a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and good organizational skills

• Be curious, have a continuous improvement mindset and easily build trusting relationships

• Be a confident, effective communicator and a strong team player

• Be passionate about your work, take pride in your work and always strive for the best

• Demonstrate a solution-oriented approach and best-practice knowledge

• Have a high level of computer and IT literacy

• Be flexible and adaptable

• Ideally be familiar with operational / production / engineering environment

What We Offer

• Training and Development: Career development opportunities through training programs, secondments, and mentoring to advance your skill professionally.

• Employee Scholarship Program: Financial support for further education.

• Superannuation and Bonus Plans: Enjoy attractive superannuation scheme and bonus plan.

• Discounted Services and Products: Exclusive discounted rates on various services and products, including medical insurance schemes and complimentary financial advice.

• Rewards Program: Recognize exceptional contributions and long service to ensure your dedication and achievements are celebrated.

• Modern Facility: Easily accessible facility with secure car parking, providing you with a comfortable and safe environment to succeed.

Apply Now! Please include your CV, relevant qualification certificates, and a cover letter. For qualification certificates obtained outside New Zealand, submit a NZQA equivalency assessment. If shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss your application and may invite you for an online test. Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our Christchurch Harewood facility. To learn more about us, visit www.pwnz.com

Notice: The application closing date is on 2 Apr 2026. Depending on the application response, the application closing date may vary.

We appreciate your keen interest in this opportunity and thank you for taking the time to submit your applications. Please ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline.