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VACANCIES IN THE COOK ISLANDS

HSE Coordinator

Local opportunity only

Vacancy Ref No: 3751

LOCATION: Rarotonga

INDUSTRY: Construction

WORK TYPE: Full-time

SALARY: On Application

About the Role

As the HSE Coordinator, you will play a key support role to the Rarotonga HSEQ team. You’ll be responsible for managing document control, assisting with compliance and audits, preparing safety reporting, and coordinating HSEQ meetings, events, and initiatives.


The role also provides short-term HSEQ support to project sites as required, ensuring consistency and alignment with McConnell Dowell’s Zero Harm culture.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of HSEQ policies, procedures, and safety initiatives

  • Maintain HSEQ document control systems and manage incident/hazard registers

  • Prepare and submit HSEQ reporting and statistics for internal and external requirements

  • Assist with audits, compliance activities, and safety-related documentation

  • Coordinate HSE meetings, events, and wellbeing initiatives across Fiji

  • Provide administrative support to the HSEQ team and short-term site support when needed

  • Assist with injury management processes and communication with relevant stakeholders


About You

You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have the organisation, initiative, and attention to detail needed to support a national HSEQ function.


You will ideally have:

  • Experience in administration, document control, or HSEQ-related support roles

  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

  • Proficient data analysis and reporting skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong computer skills, especially in MS Office

  • A commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement



Don’t tick all the boxes but still keen?
Great people don’t always come with a checklist. If you bring energy, initiative, and a willingness to learn—they’d love to hear from you.

About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

For over 60 years, McConnell Dowell has been delivering complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia. Their purpose is Providing a Better Life by creating infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities—and by providing career opportunities that help our people thrive.

Why Join Them?

  • Work on projects that leave a legacy in communities. 

  • Learn from some of the best minds in the infrastructure sector.  

  • Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture where your ideas matter.  

  • At McConnell Dowell, they celebrate individuality and diversity. They encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.


So join them, be you, and help them create better together. 


Apply now!

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