Health and Safety Business Partner - two year fixed term

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Meridian Energy is seeking a Health & Safety Business Partner (Projects) on a two-year fixed term to support a major capital programme at the Manapōuri Hydro Station. You’ll partner with project managers, site leaders, staff and contractors to embed health and safety in planning, delivery and reviews, strengthening risk management across a diverse portfolio. We want a safety champion who builds trusted relationships, coaches teams, translates legislation into practical solutions and helps identify and manage critical risks. Ideal background includes experience in high risk industries such as energy, construction or heavy manufacturing, with strong communication and collaboration skills. Apply with a tailored CV highlighting project safety leadership; questions to [email protected]. Applications close July 22.

Company Description

Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā 

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun 

This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa's largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. 

Mō te tūranga | About the role 

We're looking for a Health & Safety Business Partner (Projects) to join our team on a two-year fixed-term contract supporting a significant programme of capital projects and planned works at the iconic Manapōuri Hydro Station. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in some of the most important work happening across Meridian's Generation portfolio. You'll partner closely with Project Managers, Site Leaders, staff and our contractor community to ensure health and safety is embedded in how work is planned, delivered and reviewed. 

We have a strong safety culture at Meridian, where everybody plays a role in creating a healthy and safe work environment. As our Health & Safety Business Partner, you'll work alongside project and operational teams to strengthen health and safety outcomes while helping ensure our systems, processes and ways of working remain practical, effective and fit for purpose. 

As part of our Health & Safety team, you'll provide technical advice on how best to manage health and safety risks, support project and task planning activities, facilitate learning and continuous improvement, and help our teams manage critical risks across a diverse programme of work. 

This role is based at Manapōuri Hydro Station and will work closely with site leadership, project teams and contractors throughout the delivery of the programme.

Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer 

We value work/life balance, so our flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: 

• An attractive and competitive salary, plus discounts from several partnerships

• Southern Cross Healthcare – Wellbeing One insurance, a funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind 

• Enhanced leave provisions, including three company‑paid days over the holiday period, enhanced parental leave, and options to buy up to 12 days of additional leave 

• Life, trauma, and income protection insurance 

• Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions

• Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and we’ll help you get there 

• Award‑winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it Employee discounts on your power with Meridian 

Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tēnei tūranga | What you’ll bring 

We're looking for a safety champion who enjoys partnering with operational and project teams, can influence at all levels, and knows how to keep safety practical in a complex environment. 

You'll have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, risk management and industry requirements, but more importantly you'll be someone who can build trusted relationships and work alongside people to achieve the best outcomes. 

To be successful in this role, you'll bring: 

• Experience in a health and safety role within a high-risk industry such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, construction or heavy industry. 

• The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with leaders, frontline teams and contractors. 

• Excellent coaching, facilitation and influencing skills. 

• Experience supporting project-based work and helping teams identify and manage risks effectively. 

• A passion for learning, continuous improvement and strengthening organisational capability. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• The ability to translate legislation, standards and regulatory requirements into practical and workable solutions. 

• Experience in electricity generation, hydro operations or other large industrial environments would be advantageous. 

• A relevant health and safety qualification would also be beneficial, although we're most interested in your practical experience and ability to make a difference. 

Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now 

All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful work, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit and you’re keen to make a real impact on New Zealand’s energy future, apply today and tell us what you’ll bring to the role. 

If you’ve got any questions, please email [email protected]. We’re committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here: meridianenergy.co.nz/careers). 

To view the full position description please click here 

Location – Manapōuri power station. 

Advertising closes midnight Wednesday 22 July (please note this is subject to change)