Health and Safety Advisor

Veolia Environmental Services • Wellington, FL

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor for New Zealand’s first Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) Facility in Wellington. The role is 80% field-based and provides front-line health and safety compliance support, focusing on process safety, risk management, and operational excellence at an advanced sludge treatment facility.

The Advisor supports safe operations by implementing and monitoring safety systems, conducting audits and inspections, developing site safety documentation, delivering training, and helping operational teams manage critical risks. The role also involves reporting on safety performance, supporting new equipment installation and operation, and contributing to Veolia’s SHEQ team and workplace safety culture.

Requirements

• New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety (Level 4) or equivalent.
• NZISM Practitioner Accreditation.
• Industry experience in Process Safety, LOTO, and Management of Change (MOC).
• Experience implementing safety systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant safety legislation.
• Current driver's license.
• Safety-focused and respected within the workplace.
• Excellent safety knowledge and technical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Google Suite.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Self-motivated with a positive, professional image.
• Strong ability to prepare written documentation and reports.
• Highly customer-service focused and team-oriented.
• Solutions-focused and influential.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, or already hold a valid visa granting the right to work in New Zealand.

Nice To Haves

• ICAM Lead Investigator Training.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessing.
• First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and audit management systems to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Integrate Permit to Work, LOTO, and High Risk Management Standards (HRMS).
• Steward critical control management systems and escalate deviations to the SMF Supervisor.
• Support operational teams in applying appropriate tools to manage critical risks.
• Conduct inspections and audits in accordance with internal schedules.
• Monitor operations against company, client, and legislative requirements.
• Communicate and implement changes to legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Finalise and communicate audit findings, and coach operations teams to close out agreed actions.
• Support development and maintenance of site SHEQ management plans.
• Develop JSEAs, Plant Risk Registers, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Plans.
• Generate safety critical control points and monitor compliance.
• Implement injury prevention and wellbeing programs.
• Deliver SHEQ-related training and communications.
• Facilitate risk assessments and safe operating procedure development.
• Build an AlwaysSafe Culture through toolboxes, interactions, and hazard reporting.
• Support safe installation and operation of new equipment.
• Identify and report on high-risk factors.
• Monitor SHEQ strategies and track their effectiveness.
• Produce quantitative and qualitative reports demonstrating improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, findings, and audits.
• Function as an effective member of the VANZ SHEQ team.
• Maintain positive working relationships with management, employees, and external parties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A team-focused working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Stable employment with a reputable, world-leading 3 waters network-focused organisation.
• Meaningful work contributing to community well-being and essential services.
• Employee assistance programs through Assure, covering mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching, and career transition support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed