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Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll become the safety & wellbeing champion for our dynamic, family-owned business. Your job is to reinforce our people-first values in the mix, building a solid HS&W foundation in our fast-paced, customer-focused business. In this pivotal role, you are vital to ensuring our 250+ team members across New Zealand return home safely every day.

Your Impact:

You'll transform safety & wellbeing culture by partnering with leaders to lift standards across all operations. With part-time administrative support, you'll:

• Guide our business leaders in mixing robust safety & wellbeing systems into our daily operations
• Pour your expertise into developing engaging training that builds physical and mental wellbeing
• Identify and mitigate risks through proactive assessments, inspections, and incident investigations
• Implement wellbeing initiatives that make a difference to the people we care for, while keeping us on the right side of legislation and best practices
• Form solid relationships with regulatory bodies while leading our emergency preparedness

Your Strengths:

• Level 4+ H&S qualification from a recognised provider
• 5+ years in safety leadership with a coaching mindset that drives positive behaviour
• Sharp communication skills that build trust at all levels
• Analytical thinking to translate data into actionable insights
• Valid driver's license with flexibility for nationwide travel
• Palmerston North-based (or willing to relocate)

Advantages:

• Construction, concrete or quarrying background
• Experience implementing wellbeing and mental health programs

Why Higgins Concrete:

For 50 years, this family-owned business has balanced innovation and commercial success with genuine care for its people. You'll thrive in our value-driven culture where initiative, integrity and pride in ownership are celebrated. This is where modern business thinking mixes with traditional family values.

Ready to cement your future with us? Contact us: 09 374 7305 or lisa.harkness@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Harkness on +64 9 374 7300 or lisa.harkness@robertwalters.co.nz.