H&S Advisor (fixed term)

Veolia Environmental Services • Wellington, FL

23h

About The Position

Veolia is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor – Permit Issuer to provide practical, field-based health and safety support across the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated operational areas. The role focuses on administering and issuing Permit to Work documentation, monitoring permitted work, supporting isolation and lockout/tagout processes, and managing critical operational risks. The advisor will also conduct risk assessments, inspections and incident reporting, and support operational teams with contractor safety and management of change.

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, or already have the right to work in New Zealand and hold a valid visa. The role requires the ability to obtain formal site authorisation as a Permit Issuer.

Requirements

• NZ Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Level 4, or equivalent.
• Experience in an operational, industrial, water, or wastewater environment.
• Knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation.
• Experience with Permit to Work, LOTO, risk assessment, and contractor safety systems.
• A current New Zealand driver licence.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to obtain formal site authorisation as a Permit Issuer.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, or already have the right to work in New Zealand and hold a valid visa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wastewater treatment, confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, chemical risk management, or ICAM investigation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and issue Permit to Work documentation.
• Monitor permitted work and ensure controls remain effective.
• Support isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) processes.
• Manage critical risks, including confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, chemicals, plant and equipment, contractors, and work at height.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and incident reporting.
• Support operational teams with contractor safety and management of change.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs covering mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching, and career transition support.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to work across a complex, multi-site operational environment and drive safety improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed