National Health & Safety Construction Advisor

Who Are We

Calder Stewart is a nationwide leader in developing property and building solutions for New Zealand’s industrial and commercial markets.

Every year our team of around 400 people deliver outcomes for local, national, and international clients by building many of the largest and most complex projects across the country. A family-owned business started in Milton in 1955, for 70 years we have successfully evolved our services into a national offering. Our capabilities include an extensive land portfolio, end-to-end property services, Design Build solutions, plus manufacturing and construction services.

With steady growth, the ability to communicate to our whole team has become a key focus to our business to ensure we continue to share our story with our people and our customers. We have generations of proven experience on our team, and we deliver flexible solutions and we're driven by a common set of values in 'Find a Way', 'Play Fair', 'Be Loyal' and 'Own It'.

About the Role

As our National Health & Safety Construction Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting and promoting safe working practices in conjunction with the H&S national team. You will work with managers, clients, supervisors, and sub-contractors to ensure that our people are fully engaged, and H&S is seamlessly integrated into the way we work to make sure our people are kept safe. This is a wide-ranging national role supporting large scale industrial construction projects.

Leading and managing a team of coordinators, this role will see you work nationally across Calder Stewarts sites. You will build effective relationships to establish credibility as a trusted advisor.

This role can be based in Milton or Christchurch.

Skills and Attributes

Our ideal candidate will have strong relationship skills and a thirst for knowledge in best practice H&S processes. Additionally, you will have proven leadership experience with the ability to switch from training and mentoring to engaging with clients and business leaders to influence change where required. Our ideal candidate will have a proactive and positive H&S mindset with their finger on the pulse at all times.

We will also be looking for the following attributes from candidates:

• A can-do attitude
• H&S mindset
• Industry relevant experience desirable
• Recognised H&S qualification desirable
• Ability to influence others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
• High level of computer literacy
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Current driver’s licence

Culture and Benefits

This role is full-time and will require travel across regions.

In return for your commitment and hard work you will get to work with a great bunch of professionals. We are proud of our company culture and offer a supportive work environment.

Please visit our website www.calderstewart.co.nz for further information or apply online.

For any further questions regarding this role please contact Andrew Jennings on 021-375-004.

Applications for this position must have New Zealand Residency or a valid New Zealand Work Visa.

Calder Stewart is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A negative drug test result will be a condition of any offer of employment.