About us

Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

An opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to support our Auckland team has arisen. This is a senior position in the Auckland leadership team, reporting to the Regional Director.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of health and safety management systems, risk assessment processes, legal requirements and an understanding of industry best practice and standards. You will have the ability to promote a culture of health and safety within and with our sub-contractors, ensuring the effective implementation of our safety management system.

You will need a track record of establishing working relationships, promoting and advising on health and safety issues with project teams and sub-contractors and you will have a minimum of five years health and safety management experience in the construction sector. The five years of health and safety management experience can be supplemented by a proven five years of strong operational leadership.

The key responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Ensure incident reporting and investigation is carried out effectively and immediately to determine root cause and provide recommendations/directions aimed at preventing re-occurrence
• Collation of regional data, regional reporting and trends analysis
• Review and analyse regional incident data on a monthly basis
• Develop and implement regional business plan within the senior leadership team. Drive the Health and Safety strategy and continuous improvement
• Carry out periodic inspections/audits of projects to ensure compliance and where applicable make recommendations for change
• Identify and drive regional health and safety training programmes, internally and externally
• Keep the General Manager - Health and Safety informed regarding serious incidents and issues in the region
• Engage and build relationships with industry - WorkSafe, SiteSafe, CHASNZ etc

Why work for us?

At Naylor Love, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and your work experiences. When you join Naylor Love you will learn that we live our values and that our philosophy of "Our People are our Brand" is shaped by employees having ownership of what they do. At Naylor Love, we will help you take charge of your career by giving you opportunities to grow and develop. We can promise you a challenging career in a positive team working environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits including the following:

• Southern Cross Medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)
• Paid parental leave
• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks
• Access to children's scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study
• Staff purchasing benefits
• Volunteer days to give back to your local community
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

Applications close on Friday, 21 March 2025.

To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/791563_JobDesc.pdf

The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building people, creating a sustainable future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū