Keeping everyone safe,
everywhere we work

Contractor Safety

Contractor Safety ensures all the people we work with — not just our team members — are part of a shared culture. It creates consistent expectations, clearer processes and safer outcomes — no matter the job, location or supplier.

Why Contractor
Safety matters

A significant proportion of serious workplace harm in Aotearoa New Zealand happens to contractors.

* Source: Electricity Supply Industry: Safety Performance Indicators Report. Reporting period: 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024. Electricity Engineers Association (EEA).

Of those at risk of harm during a significant event were contractors; while employees were just 23%*.

* Source: Electricity Supply Industry: Safety Performance Indicators Report. Reporting period: 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024. Electricity Engineers Association (EEA).

Historically, contractor oversight across industries in New Zealand has been inconsistent and reactive. But by taking a stronger, more consistent approach we can create safer environments, better communication, and a culture where everyone looks out for each other.

Consistency and care across all contractor work

Contractor Safety helps standardise how contractors are engaged, supported and kept safe. It sits within a wider Contractor Management Framework, which covers every phase of the contractor lifecycle. In essence, it’s about giving people what they need to work safely — clear expectations, strong processes, practical tools, and proactive oversight.

Contractor Safety helps standardise how contractors are engaged, supported and kept safe. It sits within a wider Contractor Management Framework, which covers every phase of the contractor lifecycle. In essence, it’s about giving people what they need to work safely — clear expectations, strong processes, practical tools, and proactive oversight.

A clear framework for safety at every step

The Contractor Management Framework is designed to improve all outcomes with our suppliers, including safety, cost, clarity and quality.

Contractor Safety
workstreams

Within Contractor Safety, these are several workstreams which can help organisations strengthen their approach and outcomes from the ground up.

Safety is a shared responsibility.
Together we can create safer, more
sustainable outcomes for everyone.

Contractor Safety

Contractor Safety ensures all the people we work with — not just our team members — are part of a shared culture. It creates consistent expectations, clearer processes and safer outcomes — no matter the job, location or supplier.

A significant proportion of serious workplace harm in Aotearoa New Zealand happens to contractors.

Of those at risk of harm during a significant event were contractors; while employees were just 23%*.

Historically, contractor oversight across industries in New Zealand has been inconsistent and reactive. But by taking a stronger, more consistent approach we can create safer environments, better communication, and a culture where everyone looks out for each other.

A clear framework for safety at every step

The Contractor Management Framework is designed to improve all outcomes with our suppliers, including safety, cost, clarity and quality.

Define the work

Define the work

Sourcing

Sourcing

Onboarding

Onboarding

Execution and monitoring

Execution and monitoring

Close out

Close out

Within Contractor Safety, these are several workstreams which can help organisations strengthen their approach and outcomes from the ground up.

Contractor Safety

Contractor Safety ensures all the people we work with — not just our team members — are part of a shared culture. It creates consistent expectations, clearer processes and safer outcomes — no matter the job, location or supplier.

A significant proportion of serious workplace harm in Aotearoa New Zealand happens to contractors.

Of those at risk of harm during a significant event were contractors; while employees were just 23%*.

Historically, contractor oversight across industries in New Zealand has been inconsistent and reactive. But by taking a stronger, more consistent approach we can create safer environments, better communication, and a culture where everyone looks out for each other.

A clear framework for safety at every step

The Contractor Management Framework is designed to improve all outcomes with our suppliers, including safety, cost, clarity and quality.

Define the work

Define the work

Sourcing

Sourcing

Onboarding

Onboarding

Execution and monitoring

Execution and monitoring

Close out

Close out

Within Contractor Safety, these are several workstreams which can help organisations strengthen their approach and outcomes from the ground up.

The SQ programme is made up of four foundational elements, each of which covers a key area in shifting an organisation's safety culture.

Safety Enablers

Wellbeing

Leaders' Routines

Contractor Safety

Safety Audits & Gap Analysis

01

Data Collection

02

Benchmarking

03

Reporting

04

Improvement & Contractor Safety Plan Development

05

Training & Communication Programme Design

06

Implementation & Monitoring

07