At ETEL, we’re committed to creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace — where our people are protected, supported, and able to do their best work.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in strengthening how health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental practices are embedded across our operations. You’ll work closely with leaders and frontline teams to build capability, improve systems, and support a proactive safety culture where care, learning, and ownership matter more than just compliance.

We’re looking for someone who brings practical know-how, strong coaching skills, and a genuine commitment to keeping people safe and well.

About the role

As our Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of effective systems and practices that protect people, promote wellbeing, and prevent environmental harm across our manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the Group HSE Manager, site leaders and teams, you’ll provide hands-on support, coaching and assurance — leading key activities such as inspections, audits, and improvement initiatives.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner with the business to lift standards, strengthen risk management, support environmental stewardship, and embed continuous improvement in HSE performance.

What you’ll be doing

Partnering with leaders to translate HSE priorities into practical plans and actions
Conducting inspections, audits and verification activities, and ensuring follow-up to closure
Supporting implementation and improvement of HSE systems, environmental practices, and compliance requirements
Leading hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of effective controls
Supporting incident reporting, investigation and embedding learning outcomes
Delivering inductions, training, and coaching to build HSE capability across the business
Supporting practical environmental management
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to lift HSE performance and culture

What you’ll bring

3–5 years' experience in a Health & Safety, Environmental or HSE Advisor/Coordinator role
Strong working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation (including HSWA)
Experience in hazard identification, risk management, and site inspections
Experience supporting incident investigations and delivering training/inductions
Exposure to ISO-aligned HSE management systems and audit

Desirable:

Qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field
Experience in manufacturing, energy, or construction environments
Knowledge of hazardous substances and environmental compliance
Experience with contractor management and emergency response

What sets you apart

You translate HSE requirements into practical, workable solutions
You’re confident coaching and influencing across all levels of the business
You have strong attention to detail and follow through on actions
You use data and insights to identify trends and drive improvement
You remain calm and methodical, even in high-pressure situations
You’re passionate about building a proactive, learning-focused safety culture

Why ETEL

At ETEL, you’ll be part of a business that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing for our people. Working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, you’ll have the opportunity to be close to the work, support frontline teams, and make a practical difference to how safety and environmental practices are understood and applied every day. This is an opportunity to make a real difference — helping shape a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment across our operations.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and have the right to work here.

Ready to make a real impact and help build a safer, healthier workplace at ETEL? Apply now.

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