Job Description

At Fulton Hogan, strong leadership is an important part of being a successful and enduring infrastructure business. For the past 90 years, our leaders, both at Board and Executive level, have provided governance and direction so that together we deliver the best strategic outcomes for our business we can achieve our vision of creating, connecting and caring for communities.

We are looking for a leader driven by a passion for high performance, collaboration and fostering strong relationships with employees across the business. Our culture thrives on our Real values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership. Our employees live by these values through the work they do, every day, as one team.

The opportunity

As HSQ Manager for Palmerston North and the wider Manawatu-Whanganui Region, you will implement Fulton Hogan's HSQ plans and policies, leading a proactive safety and quality culture. You will provide leadership, advice, and support to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You’ll oversee safety and compliance, compulsory training, and support for both health & safety and quality assurance, while also supporting our environmental manager in their role with an eye on our sustainability goals.

In addition to the above you will:

• Promote, lead, and support a positive safety and quality culture, driving the business to achieve ‘Living Safely 2.0’.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, environmental, and sustainability policies throughout the region.

• Develop, maintain, and implement the Living Safely manual in line with H&S legislation, regulations, standards, and codes of practice.

• Oversee implementation and compliance with company systems and processes.

• Provide advice, guidance, support, and HSQ training to management and staff at all levels.

• Plan and conduct audits to maintain regulatory quality standards and prepare detailed action reports.

• Support management to meet quality policies and manage procedures aligned with our environmental policy.

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, e.g. reducing injury costs through proactive measures.

• Foster strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex information clearly.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in health & safety within roading, civil contracting or construction industries.

• Ideally 2 years’ experience at manager level, with a proven track record in team leadership and development onsite and remotely.

• Tertiary qualification in health and safety or relevant extensive industry experience (formal qualification preferred).

• Sound understanding of civil contracting businesses and best practice quality systems and processes.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive engagement.

• Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite, especially Excel), skilled in reporting and data analysis.

• Solution-oriented, hands-on approach, and strong financial/business acumen.

• Current NZ Class 1 Full Drivers Licence.

• You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent.

• You will have strong financial and business acumen.

To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as:

• Vehicle provided with this position

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Do not delay! Apply now.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.