Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator

Green by Nature (formally known as Recreational Services) is proud to be the Hastings District Council's chosen service provider, entrusted with maintaining the beauty of the region's parks, reserves, playgrounds, and public spaces. Blown away by the region's natural beauty and inspired by the Council's forward-thinking vision for the future, and we are now looking for a reliable individual to join our team!

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity within our Hastings division for a passionate and motivated Quality, Health, and Safety Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role is key to driving our commitment to health, safety, and quality across our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to conducting site audits, ensuring high standards of quality and safety are consistently met across the district.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the value of our services and promote a strong safety culture.
• Oversee asset verification and condition rating using our internal systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Gather and analyse data and compile comprehensive reports to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Coordinate and manage hazard identification, accident and incident reporting, and staff training to ensure a safe working environment.

About You:

• You bring experience in quality control or health and safety, with a strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.
• Ideally, you hold or are willing to work towards a Level 4 Health and Safety qualification.
• Your administrative skills are top-notch, and you excel at managing documentation and processes.
• You have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships both within the team and with external stakeholders.
• You’re proactive, resourceful, and always ready to take initiative.
• A current full driver’s license, with the ability to drive a manual vehicle, is essential.

What we can offer you

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with other professionals, gain further knowledge and experience, and develop your career in Health & Safety. We offer regular work hours, a performance-based salary that is reviewed annually, and a $300 wellness benefits. You'll also receive an annual tool allowance and work phone.

About Us

Since 1992, Recreational Services has been dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces across New Zealand. With over 700 employees in 14 locations nationwide, we've been a strong force in the industry. In 2021, we came together with three of the most well-established landscaping businesses in Australia – Green Options, Super Gardens, and Skyline Landscape Services.

We are excited to announce that from October 2023, we will be rebranding to operate under one new, single brand, Green by Nature. Our Group purpose is to improve people’s lives by building, caring for, and maintaining remarkable green spaces that enable us all to do more of the things we love. With over 1500 team members across New Zealand and Australia, we're excited to continue our journey and we hope for you to join us!

In accordance with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment drug test.