•    Based in Albany, Auckland
•    Comprehensive Health Insurance.
•    Life & Disability Cover
•    Generous KiwiSaver Contributions. 
•    Enhanced Parental Leave. 
•    Birthday Leave. 
•    Long Service Rewards. 
•    Career Advancement Opportunities. 
•    Be a part of a Great Team.
•    Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week 
•    Monday – Friday 

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Head of Operational, Health, Safety and Wellbeing role just for you! In this position, you’ll get to lead operational safety, wellbeing, and risk performance across the Distribution Perimeter by embedding strong risk management, promoting physical and psychological wellbeing, and driving operational excellence through frontline leadership and trusted client partnerships, making a real impact.

The successful candidate will work on key responsibilities like:

•    Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and act as the key safety and wellbeing partner across Distribution Services.
•    Lead the management of critical operational, health, wellbeing, and psychosocial risks, ensuring effective controls are in place and performing.
•    Drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing standards, legislation, and client requirements.
•    Champion a proactive safety and wellbeing culture through coaching, consultation, engagement, and frontline leadership.
•    Lead incident management, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and organisational learning.
•    Monitor safety and wellbeing trends, provide governance support, and deliver assurance on risk management effectiveness.
•    Partner with clients and operational leaders to identify and implement safety, wellbeing, and innovation initiatives.
•    Promote high standards of health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility while ensuring personal accountability and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

•    Tertiary qualification in health and safety (preferred)
•    Minimum of 10 years in health and safety roles with at least five in leadership
•    Background in high-risk industries
•    Proven experience in developing and delivering HSW programmes
•    Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management

Who are we?

Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services.

With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited.

In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions.

At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.