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Health and Safety Coordinator

A unique new fulltime role to support our H&S Team

Gisborne, New Zealand

Reference: 5341667

  • Newly established and unique position working across the electricity, aviation and maritime sectors
  • Supporting the implementation of health and safety work programmes
  • Hands-on administrative and field role

Our goal is for everyone on every Eastland Group worksite to return home safely each day. We have a company-wide focus on health and wellness for each of our businesses: Eastland Port, Gisborne Airport, Eastland Network and Eastland Generation.

Here's your opportunity to join our progressive and innovative team based in Gisborne, Tairāwhiti as a Health and Safety Coordinator.

About the role:

This unique new full-time role will support our H&S team with the implementation of our strategy, local initiatives, and a range of business and legislative compliance activities. You will work across our electricity, aviation and maritime sectors.

Key tasks include:

  • Administrative and field-based operational tasks such as worksite inspections, data entry and reporting
  • Assisting in the delivery of induction and refresher training to staff and contractors
  • The coordination and maintenance of audit and verification activities related to our internal Integrated Management System and legislative requirements
  • Investigating minor incidents and participating in hazard identification and risk reviews
  • Implementing health, safety and wellbeing initiatives for staff

You will have:

  • 2+ years' involvement with health and safety in the workplace, either in a dedicated H&S role or as part of a wider administration-based position
  • Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation, regulations and the infrastructure industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and risk management systems
  • A confident, enthusiastic, level-headed, adaptable, detail-oriented and organised approach
  • The ability to work independently and with others, to multi-task and to self-manage a busy workload

Please include a cover letter with your CV detailing your experience, qualifications and skills. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.


Applications Close: 04 Feb 2021