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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Environmental Health and Safety
Business
Higgins
Location
Auckland, South Auckland
Job Reference
42331
Posted Date
04-Feb-2026
Closing Date
28-Feb-2026

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to join our Liveable Streets Road Maintenance Contract team in Auckland.

Liveable Streets is a joint venture between Higgins and HEB Construction to deliver the South Rural Road Corridor Maintenance Contract for Auckland Transport. The Liveable Streets team is well established and performing well, in year 3  of the 10 year contract. They are responsible for sealed and unsealed road maintenance, emergency management, customer and stakeholder management and a large programme of surfacing renewals and rehabilitation works.

In this role you will provide visible, practical leadership to strengthen health, safety and wellbeing across the contract. You’ll deliver key EH&S strategies, support wellbeing initiatives, lead audits and training, oversee incidents and reporting, and ensure compliance. You’ll work closely with the Contract Manager, crews, subcontractors and Auckland Transport to ensure safe, consistent delivery and drive continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to the role:
  • Solid experience in Environmental Health & Safety, including auditing, investigations and EHS leadership
  • Strong understanding of NZ H&S legislation, ACC, HSNO and industry guidelines
  • Experience within roading, civil engineering or construction environments
  • Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
  • Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills
  • High attention to detail, resilience and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Computer literacy, including experience with EHS systems and MS Office
  • Relevant tertiary qualification and recognised H&S certification (e.g. NEBOSH, GradDipOSH)
  • Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence

Come join the Higgins Team:
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on safety culture across a major long term contract
  • Competitive salary + Company vehicle
  • Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
  • In house technical training and leadership development programmes
  • Access to educational funds for you and your children 
  • Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
  • Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
  • Market-leading parental leave policy
  • Fletcher Building share scheme options

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.