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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Human Resources
Business
Firth Industries
Location
Manawatu-Whanganui
Job Reference
42484
Posted Date
11-Feb-2026
Closing Date
04-Mar-2026

Description

At Firth, we’re proud to help build communities right across Aotearoa. As part of the Fletcher Building Group, Firth is a leading supplier of ready-mixed concrete, masonry products and premix, supporting over 2,500 active customers through a network of around 80 sites and a team of approximately 750 people nationwide.

We’ve been part of New Zealand’s construction story for many years, and we’re passionate about creating safe, healthy and supportive workplaces where people can do their best work and go home safely, every day. 

The opportunity
We’re looking for a caring and collaborative EHS Advisor to join our Manawatu-Whanganui team. In this role, you’ll provide health, safety and wellbeing support across Firth, working closely with our Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager, Regional EHS Business Partners and plant leaders.

You’ll play an important part in bringing our HSE & Wellbeing roadmap to life – helping our people stay safe, supported and informed, and contributing to a culture where everyone feels confident to speak up and look out for one another. 

What you’ll be doing
In this varied and people-focused role, you will:
  • Support the implementation of health, safety and wellbeing initiatives and key EHS projects across Firth. 
  • Provide friendly, practical advice to plant leaders on health, safety and environmental compliance, documentation and records.
  • Help compile and coordinate EHS reporting, analysing data and sharing insights that support safer ways of working. 
  • Assist with induction and onboarding processes, ensuring new team members receive clear and engaging HSE training.
  • Support Healthy Work and Fit for Work programmes, promoting both physical and mental wellbeing. 
  • Coordinate training management (including permit-to-work training) and keep accurate training records up to date.
  • Contribute to audit programmes, incident investigations (ICAM) and change processes, working alongside others to identify improvements and put them in place. 
  • Partner with our People & Performance team on initiatives where EHS is a key focus (e.g. Sonder rollout, Safe Work). 
What you’ll bring
We’re keen to connect with someone who enjoys building relationships, communicates with warmth and clarity, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a supportive team. You will ideally have: 
  • A formal Health & Safety qualification. 
  • Experience in an HSE advisory, consulting or similar role, preferably in an office or multi-site environment.
  • Experience coordinating projects and rolling out initiatives. 
  • Confidence developing or delivering training and contributing to policies or procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a genuine customer service mindset.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills, attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work. 
  • The ability to gently influence and coach others, and to adapt your style to different people and situations. 
  • An understanding of ACC / workers compensation claims processes (or a willingness to learn). 
Why join Firth?

At Firth, you’ll be part of a down-to-earth, inclusive team that genuinely cares about safety, wellbeing and doing the right thing. You’ll enjoy:
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference to the everyday safety and wellbeing of our people.
  • Supportive leaders who encourage growth, learning and fresh ideas.
  • Opportunities to work across a nationwide business with a strong, stable presence in New Zealand’s building and infrastructure sector.
Ready to help us build better, together?
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels right for you. 

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.