Hybrid HSEQ Manager

at Acusensus

• Job title: HSEQ Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Auckland, New Zealand

About the role

• HSEQ Manager overseeing compliance and quality systems to enhance Acusensus' safety initiatives. Collaborating with global teams and ensuring adherence to safety standards and practices in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the global IMS and NZ-specific processes to ensure ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 certifications are maintained.
• Drive a "Safety First" culture and promote employee hazard reporting to make the process simple and accessible.
• Lead workplace incident investigations in NZ, ensuring "Lessons Learnt" are shared, and drive the timely closure of corrective actions.
• Conduct planned internal audits and workplace inspections, while ensuring all HSEQ requirements in client contracts are met.
• Provide regular reports on risks, performance metrics, and long-term strategic opportunities to the Global HSEQ Lead.
• Lead and coordinate NZ workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs.
• Support the Executive Team with HSEQ-related activities, reporting, and strategic advice
• Handle communications with the external client regarding compliance, reporting, and safety initiatives

Requirements

• At least 10 years in an HSEQ role, with 2–3 years at a senior leadership level.
• Diploma or higher in Safety Management and qualifications in Quality Management/Auditing (or equivalent experience).
• Expert knowledge of ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001 Standards, along with NZ HSEQ legislation.
• Previous experience managing NZ workers' compensation and a strong understanding of "safety in design" practices.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and presentation skills to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A valid Driver’s Licence and the flexibility to travel to project sites across NZ and globally as required.
• A demonstrable alignment to the Acusensus road safety mission.

Benefits

• **Professional Growth & Impact **
• **Mission-Driven Work**: You will contribute directly to a global mission of saving lives and reducing road trauma through world-leading technology.
• **Leadership Opportunity**: This role is a key member of the New Zealand Leadership Team.
• **Global Collaboration:** You will work as part of a sophisticated global team, partnering with experts across Australia, the US, and the UK.
• Access to professional development, training, and mentoring programs to enhance your HSEQ expertise, leadership skills.
• **Culture & Environment **
• **Innovation-Led**: You will work in an environment that values innovative processes and mindsets, moving beyond traditional HSEQ towards "Safety in Design".
• **Commitment to Excellence**: Be part of a "Safety First" culture that is non-negotiable on compliance and dedicated to continuous improvement.
• **High-Performing Team**: Join an organisation that prides itself on having some of the "smartest team members on the planet".