SHEQ Manager

Date:  27 Jun 2025
Location: 

Palmerston North, MWT, NZ, 4410

Company:  Ventia

What’s in it for me? 
•    Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter. 
•    We take our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow
•    There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe 
•    We look after each other and foster our people’s wellbeing  

Ventia’s facilities management solutions enables our clients across a broad range of sectors to focus on their core business. We provide facility management services including; building and open space maintenance, operations, asset management, project management and delivery services. 

As a leading services provider, we are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to provide WHS, Environment and Quality expertise to our Facilities Management Contract team and client based in Palmerston North.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the SHEQ Business Manager, this role will be responsible for delivering on the SHEQ requirements of the program utilising systems and processes to foster an integrated approach to SHEQ management in delivering on legal, contractual and business requirements.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
•    Manage and assist with implementation of SHEQ management plans across the project
•    Provide SHEQ guidance and support to the Operations team to ensure enhanced sustainability and a safe workplace with zero impact on the environment
•    Undertake investigations in relation to SHEQ related incidents or issues and provide recommendations through the contract leadership team. Engaging with Ventia SHEQ were appropriate.
•    Ensuring risk assessments, SWMS and risk registers are maintained and all records are managed in accordance with Ventia SHEQ requirements
•    Ensuring that the Ventia “Critical Risk Protocols” are embedded in the project
As a member of the central Alliance contract Senior Leadership Team and a key leader in promoting a positive and generative approach to the health and safety, environment and quality functions across the project. 

About you
•    Tertiary Qualification in Workplace/Occupation Health and Safety, Environmental or Quality Equivalent 
•    Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a positive team culture  
•    Internal auditor qualifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
•    Knowledge of all current and pending Health, Safety and Environment legislation 
•    Industry experience in a similar WHS, environmental and/or quality role, preferably in Facilities Management services or construction 
•    Ability to identify risk and opportunities and facilitate risk-based decision making 

About Ventia 

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. This exciting role reflects the changing times for how we operate with a mindset of having the customer at the heart of what we do.

How to apply
If this sounds like a role you will be interested in, apply online today. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a Ministry of Justice check.

Reference Number 163488

Diversity 
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 


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