Health and Safety Business Partner

Ko wai mātou | About the Organisation We’re working with a respected national brand that services the construction and trade sector through a network of over 60 branches and support sites across Aotearoa. The team is values-led, down to earth, and committed to delivering great outcomes for customers, colleagues, and community. The business has made significant investments in lifting its health and safety capability, and this newly created role is central to driving that forward. Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the People & Capability team, this role is responsible for setting and embedding the organisation’s health and safety strategy. You'll partner across the network to influence a proactive, accountable safety culture — one where safety is part of the everyday mindset. This is a hands-on, leadership-level position that combines strategic planning with practical implementation. You’ll work across the full H&S remit, from critical risk and assurance through to reporting, coaching, and incident response. Ngā kawenga | What You’ll Be DoingLead the development and rollout of a consistent, fit-for-purpose H&S strategyMaintain an up-to-date risk register with clear ownership and mitigation trackingSupport site managers with investigations, reporting and corrective actionsDeliver health and safety education, engagement initiatives and assurance checksCollaborate with senior leadership and frontline teams to strengthen ownershipMonitor performance and share meaningful insights and metricsBe a visible presence across the network — you’ll be on the road regularly (approx. 2 site visits per week + ad hoc travel for incidents or follow-ups)Mōhou ake | About You You’re a confident and collaborative safety professional who thrives on creating practical change. You can set the direction, bring people along with you, and aren’t afraid to get stuck in where needed. You’re equally comfortable influencing at CEO level and coaching branch managers on the ground. You’ll bring:Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally with multi-site or operational exposureA strong understanding of NZ’s H&S legislation, frameworks and critical risk thinkingExperience designing or embedding organisation-wide safety programmesExcellent interpersonal, coaching and facilitation skillsStrong analytical and reporting capabilityThe ability to travel regularly across the networkNgā painga | What You’ll Get$140,000 base salary + company carFull Southern Cross medical insuranceLaptop and tools of tradeDirect access to senior leadershipThe chance to shape a critical business function in a visible, high-impact roleMe pēwhea te tuku tono | How to Apply Submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Barlow for more information.Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.