Christchurch - Health, Safety & Environment Manager
Location: Auckland or Christchurch
Keith Andrews is a synonymous name within New Zealand's trucking industry, both as the Fuso national importer and distributor as well as a leading commercial vehicle network , representing FUSO, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner. With 30+ years in the industry, our success is building on strong values, innovation, and above all - people.We're driving the future of transport in New Zealand and we're committed to making sure every team member, contractor and customer goes home safe, every day.
We're looking for a highly motivated Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager located either in Auckland or Christchurch, to lead our safety and sustainability journey across the group nationwide.
What You'll Do
In this role you'll be the driving force behind our safety culture, leading strategy, systems, and engagement both internally with staff and externally with contractors, suppliers and HSE professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
Promoting a Safety Culture- Model best practice HSE leadership and provide expert, practical advice across the business.
- Champion health, safety and wellbeing initiatives to build strong engagement with employees, contractors, and suppliers.
- Foster a positive, proactive safety culture through training, communication, and support.
- Develop, implement and continually improve HSE systems, policies, and procedures.
- Stay up to date with NZ regulations, industry codes of practice and best practice standards.
- Lead investigations, audits, and reporting to drive compliance and continual improvement.
- Oversee risk management and workplace safety initiatives, with a focus on critical risk mitigation.
- Developing and delivering HSE training programs to employees.
- Manage environmental impact assessments, waste reduction, and ensure compliance with our Toitu carbon certification.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and teams, resolving HSE challenges effectively.
- Travel as required across our nationwide dealerships.
About You
You'll be an experienced safety leader who brings both technical expertise and strong people skills. You'll have:
- 5+ years' HSE experience, ideally in transport, automotive, or similar industries.
- Strong working knowledge of NZ HSE legislation and best practice.
- Proven experience in critical risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical ability with experience in data-driven reporting and solutions.
- Relevant tertiary or professional qualification in Health & Safety or Management.
- Be part of NZ's #1 commercial vehicle dealership group.
- Competitive salary package.
- A genuine commitment to safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.
- Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
- The chance to make a real difference across a nationwide organisation.
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the lead in building a safer, healthier and more sustainable future at Keith Andrews, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this job go to: https://keithandrews.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6798887.
Applications close 19 Sep 2025