HSE Project Manager

Job description

Vector: Powering Auckland. Shaping the future. Life at Vector means being part of something bigger. Here, your work matters. We keep the lights on across Auckland, and each of us plays a key role in the future of the energy industry, building a legacy of clean power for future generations. We’re embracing opportunities to innovate, collaborating with leading names globally to develop, adopt and share cutting-edge technologies that drive energy sustainability and efficiency. And while we shape the future, we prioritise yours. Enjoy a comprehensive salary and benefits package, hybrid working and flexibility with hours, and be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and career growth. Culture that powers progress Hear from our people on what they enjoy most about Vector, why they joined and why they stay. The role As HSE Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in turning Vector’s HSE strategy into practical, lasting change across our business by embedding a proactive, learning-focused safety culture to shape the future of HSE performance for New Zealand’s largest electricity distribution board. You’ll take priority safety initiatives from an identified need through to a clear programme of work, bringing together the right people and driving delivery through to implementation. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both think and do. You’ll be equally comfortable facilitating engaging workshops and stakeholder groups as turning insights into action. You’ll take pride in creating practical systems, processes and resources that strengthen capability, encourage shared learning and help our people work safely and confidently. You’ll bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to translating strategy, risk insights and operational needs into useful tools and ways of working that can be embedded across the business. You’ll work closely with operational leaders, technical specialists, contractors and other internal experts to make sure solutions are credible, useful and suited to the way our business operates. The role is not site-based and has no direct reports, but it requires visibility, sound judgement and the ability to influence across a complex, high-risk environment. It’s an opportunity to add real bench strength to the HSE function, lift capability across teams and leave a visible imprint on how modern safety practice is brought to life at Vector. Who are we looking for? A senior HSE professional with at least five years’ experience in a senior health and safety leadership or equivalent role within a high-risk, regulated environment, such as energy, utilities, construction or civil infrastructure A tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Auditing qualifications and/or lead auditor experience is highly advantageous A passion for modern safety practice and proactive learning cultures, underpinned by strong working knowledge of New Zealand’s health, safety and environmental regulatory framework, industry codes of practice and ISO-based management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and NZS 7901 Proven experience taking complex HSE improvement, capability uplift or organisational learning programmes from an identified problem through planning, stakeholder engagement and implementation to an embedded outcome Excellent written communication skills, with experience personally drafting clear papers, reports, presentations, guidance, standards, training resources or other material for senior leaders, executives and wider business audiences A genuine facilitator who can draw out different perspectives, structure productive workshops, build shared ownership and move stakeholder groups towards decisions, action and accountability A practical, solutions-oriented creator and problem-solver who is comfortable working where systems, processes and resources are still being developed, and who can translate business needs into useful, fit-for-purpose solutions that make safe work easier Self-motivated, highly organised and delivery-focused, with a warm, collaborative and low-ego style, plus the willingness to remain hands-on in a senior individual-contributor role Why Vector? We know that great energy starts with great people, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can be, do and achieve your best: Enhance your wellbeing, protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package Supercharge your career through internal opportunities, own your own development plan and drive your learning and growth Join a company embracing innovation and collaborating with leading names worldwide to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies, like X The Moonshot Factory We value diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, embracing ideas that challenge and inspire Build a legacy doing work that matters – we’re keeping the lights on across Auckland, and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand. Apply now! Applications close by Sunday 20 September 2026; however, interviews may be held sooner – apply today! We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for. Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.