Senior EHSQ Compliance Advisor - - 40386 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Higgins Maintenance JV Team working on the Ara Tūhono Pūhoi to Warkworth project (P2W) have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EHSQ Compliance Advisor to join the team.

This is a sole-charge role that requires extensive legislative knowledge and compliance expertise. You will have experience in client-facing interactions and the confidence to communicate effectively and provide coaching, at all levels. The successful candidates will have a high level of compliance for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 55001 principles and their application on a road maintenance contract.

This exciting part-time role is based at our project office in Warkworth, offering 24 hours per week with flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle.

Come Join the Green Team:

Competitive salary package
Long-term stability with a 25-year maintenance project, providing career longevity
Independent role with the backing of a skilled EHSQ team across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
Lead from the front in a close-knit project team, utilising your expertise in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality
Opportunities for professional growth within Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group
Exclusive benefits through the Fletcher Building Programme, including:
A market-leading parental leave policy, offering strong support through life’s milestones
Access to the FB employee share scheme, plus educational and welfare funds
Retail discounts at major NZ brands like ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung

What you will bring to the role:

Expert knowledge of New Zealand’s legislative environment, including HSE, ACC, HSNO, and industry guidelines and standards
Comprehensive understanding of construction industry legislation, regulatory frameworks, and contract requirements
Proven leadership experience in advising, collaborating, and engaging diverse stakeholders
Ability to motivate, influence, and empower teams to achieve individual and organisational goals
Demonstrated expertise in overseeing and leading EHSQ audits, including planning, execution, inspections, compliance assessments, stakeholder engagement, and corrective action implementation
Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
Exceptional organisational skills, confident in managing multiple work streams and prioritising deadlines effectively
Ability to articulate complex information clearly and confidently across all levels, including senior leadership, operational teams, and external stakeholders

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

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.