Job Description

Fulton Hogan | Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) | Wellington

At Wellington Transport Alliance, we're committed to delivering essential transport infrastructure while ensuring our people go home safe every day. We're looking for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our People & Safety team and help drive a strong safety culture across the Alliance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive safety professional who thrives on building relationships, influencing positive safety outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across a dynamic operational environment.

About the Role

As a trusted advisor, you'll partner with leaders and teams to strengthen health and safety performance, support compliance, and promote best practice across our operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading health and safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Identifying risks and implementing effective controls
• Leading incident investigations and sharing lessons learned
• Coaching leaders and teams on health and safety practices
• Promoting a positive safety culture through engagement and education
• Supporting subcontractor health and safety activities
• Supporting Health & Safety Representatives and Alliance-wide safety programmes

About You

You'll be a practical, people-focused Health & Safety professional who enjoys influencing positive change and building strong relationships.

You'll bring:

• 3-5 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation
• Experience leading investigations and managing risk
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to keeping people safe

Ideally, you'll also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or be working towards one).
• A current Class 1 Driver Licence.

What’s in it for you?

Good Work equals Good Benefits:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a role where you'll influence safety outcomes, build trusted relationships, and help create safer workplaces across the Alliance. You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and looking after one another.

The Fulton Hogan Life

At Fulton Hogan, we're all about making the most of opportunities, taking ownership, and making things happen. We care about our people and provide the support, development, and benefits they need to succeed.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.