At Fletcher Building, safety is a core value and at the heart of everything we do. Our approach to leadership, culture and critical risks has resulted in a 90% reduction in serious injuries and 50% reduction in our recordable injuries over the past 7 years. We are looking for a talented health and safety leader to drive the next strategic refresh of our program as well as provide assurance across our diverse portfolio of businesses.

The role will be responsible for our systems, framework, standards, and assurance approach across culture metrics, critical risk and control effectiveness, and compliance standards including internal, regulatory and international standards (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001).

Based in Auckland and reporting to the Chief Safety & Sustainability Officer, you'll be a key contributor to our enterprise-wide safety strategy and performance, working alongside Divisional Heads of EHS to drive further improvements in the businesses so everyone goes home safe every day to their families.

About the Role

As our Group EHS Assurance Lead, you'll work across multiple business units in NZ & AU to provide expert guidance, oversight and assurance on health and safety risk management, leadership, culture, health and exposure monitoring, critical controls, audit programmes and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide EHS assurance programmes and monitoring activities
• Maintain Fletcher Building Standards and Systems to provide reporting and assurance
• Lead critical risk verification programmes, audits, exposure monitoring and control effectiveness reviews
• Develop insightful reporting and dashboards that provide visibility of key risk and assurance metrics
• Provide assurance reports and recommendations to Executive leadership teams
• Monitor emerging legislation, regulatory changes and industry developments
• Support external assurance activities including ISO certifications and audit programmes
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, coaching, mentoring and capability development across EHS communities

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a highly credible health and safety professional who can confidently influence at all levels, from frontline operations through to executive leadership and bring;

• Significant experience in EHS assurance, occupational health, occupational hygiene, safety management or related disciplines
• Experience working within large, complex or multi-site organisations
• Deep understanding of critical risk management, assurance, auditing and critical controls
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards and industry best practice
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• The ability to analyse complex information and translate it into meaningful business insights
• Experience in high performance coaching, mentoring and uplifting capability across teams
• Experience working within the Dupont models including the Dupont Bradley Curve is preferred
• Experience working in high influence, low degree of control environments

Desirable

• Degree qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, Environmental Health or a related discipline
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 or similar management systems
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience

Why join us?

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to influence health and safety outcomes across one of Australasia’s largest and most diverse organisations, working directly with executive leaders and subject matter experts to drive meaningful change and continuous improvement at scale. You’ll also have access to ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities, while being part of a values-led organisation where people genuinely matter.

Apply now!