HSE Advisor Night Shift Auckland Airport Project

We are on the lookout for the best talent across NZ to join Southbase Construction. We’re a 100% New Zealand-owned company and proud of it!

Sound like the right place for you?  We admire passionate and dedicated professionals who excel at building strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders, as this is a core part of our business and has led us to where we are today! Our projects range from education, residential, commercial and healthcare so previous experience in this line will be highly regarded.  

What’s life like at Southbase Construction:  At Southbase Construction, you will be surrounded by knowledgeable professionals who support each other and have a laugh along the way, who treat the project as their own, with a determination to deliver and exceed client’s expectations. We are proud of the culture we have created and look to continue to bring in the very best to be part of our story. We invest in our people with genuine leadership and development opportunities, competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.  

Help deliver one of Auckland's most significant construction projects while ensuring everyone goes home safe every day. 

We are seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to join our team on a major project at Auckland Airport. Working a dedicated night shift roster, you'll play a critical role in supporting site operations, driving a positive safety culture, and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance are maintained.

About the role: 

• Reporting to the Senior HSE Manager, you'll work closely with project leadership, site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to implement and maintain effective HSE systems across the project. You'll be a visible presence on site, providing practical advice, coaching, and support while helping the team continually improve safety performance.  
• Engage in stakeholder interface between Southbase, Contractors, and Client. 
• Supporting the implementation and maintenance of project Health, Safety and Environmental Plans, systems & records.
• Managing permit-to-work processes and ensuring compliance. 

• Conducting site inspections, inductions, ongoing HSE training, assurance activities, subcontractor audits, emergency preparedness activities and site drills. 
• Investigating incidents and supporting corrective action implementation. 
• Monitoring HSE performance and preparing reports for project leadership. 
• Facilitating prestart, toolbox talks, and promoting proactive safety and guidance to project teams on HSE responsibilities. 
  

You will have:

• You are a proactive and solutions-focused professional who enjoys building strong relationships and influencing positive behaviours across construction environments. 
• A minimum of 3 years' HSE experience within the construction industry. 

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice. 

• Experience undertaking inspections, audits, and incident investigations. 

• The ability to deliver effective training, coaching, and mentoring. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills including experience working with subcontractors and project delivery teams. 

• A relevant Health & Safety qualification, Environmental qualification, or similar industry-recognised certification.

You will have the opportunity to work on a high-profile airport project, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and be part of a business committed to transforming the New Zealand construction industry for good.  

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to make a genuine impact on a complex construction project, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver sustainable value while keeping our people safe.