Senior Health and Safety Consultant

Senior Health and Safety Consultant

Location: Christchurch based, with flexible working options Employment type: Part time or full time options considered Business: Practicable

About Practicable

Practicable is a growing health and safety consultancy that supports businesses to make health and safety simpler, more practical, and more effective.

We work across a range of industries including construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, and higher risk operational environments. Our work includes health and safety systems, audits, risk management, incident investigations, contractor management, critical risk programmes, and ongoing advisory support.

We are now looking for a capable Senior Health and Safety Consultant to join the business and support our growing client base.

About the role

This is a senior consulting role suited to someone who can work confidently with business owners, managers, operational teams, and workers.

You will provide practical health and safety advice, complete audits and reviews, support clients with risk management, and help develop health and safety systems that are useful in the real world, not just documents that sit on a shelf.

The role will include a mix of site based work, remote work, client meetings, reporting, and system development.

Key responsibilities

The role may include:

Providing practical health and safety advice to clients across a range of industries Completing health and safety audits, site inspections, and gap assessments Developing and reviewing health and safety management systems, procedures, forms, and risk registers Supporting clients with contractor management, worker engagement, training, and assurance activities Facilitating risk assessments, critical risk reviews, and control verification activities Supporting incident investigations and helping clients identify practical corrective actions Preparing clear written reports, recommendations, and client facing documents Building strong relationships with clients and helping them improve their health and safety performance over time Supporting the continued growth and development of Practicable About you

We are looking for someone who is experienced, practical, and confident working directly with clients.

You will likely have:

Significant experience in health and safety advisory, management, or consulting roles Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and practical application of the Health and Safety at Work Act Experience completing audits, risk assessments, investigations, and system reviews The ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders, managers, supervisors, and frontline workers Strong written skills and the ability to prepare professional reports and practical documents A pragmatic approach to health and safety, with a focus on controls that are realistic and effective Confidence working independently, managing priorities, and representing the business professionally A relevant health and safety qualification or professional membership, or a clear pathway toward this

Experience in construction, electrical, manufacturing, utilities, property, or higher risk operational environments would be an advantage.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your work will have a direct impact.

We can offer:

Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of office, site, and remote work Part time or full time options for the right person Varied and interesting client work Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development Laptop, phone support, and vehicle arrangements to be discussed depending on the role structure The opportunity to help shape and grow a developing consultancy business Why this role is different

This is not a tick box compliance role. Our clients come to us because they want practical, intelligent, and commercially sensible health and safety support.

You will suit this role if you enjoy solving problems, working with people, simplifying complex requirements, and helping businesses improve without overcomplicating things.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in the role.