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Advanced Safety helps executives of medium to large construction companies address their legal responsibilities, secure valuable contracts and become industry leaders in health and safety. Our training and safety packages will systematically build the confidence of your leadership and front line team, allowing your business to become collectively responsible, accountable and will think safety first. Everything we produce is underpinned with keeping health and safety simple, to help ensure everyone gets home safely to their loved ones. Founder of Young Business Leaders New Zealand and, Young Health and Safety Professionals New Zealand, Matt Jones is the owner and operator of Advanced Safety. He is a qualified, highly experienced health and safety professional that provides compliant health and safety packages, personalised training and and peace of mind to construction executives. "Advanced Safety is here to listen to your needs, develop goals for the year ahead and above all else ‘Keep Health and Safety Simple’"​. While the safety management packages provides the framework, the ongoing support we can provide, such as;

• Coaching,
• Safety Meeting Facilitation,
• Workplace Inspections,
• Workshops,
• Incident Investigations,
• Contractor Management,
• Emergency Drills, &
• Auditing and Benchmark Reporting

which brings that package to life. The packages are designed so that the client can do as much or as little as they wish, while the Advanced Safety team will identify the gaps and present idea's and ways of solving those gaps.

→ If you would like to learn more about how we can help, send me a message or email:

matt@advancedsafety.co.nz
021 194 3437

SAFETY SUMMIT 2026 - THE EVOLUTION BEGINSIn 2025, more than 130 of New Zealand’s health and safety leaders came together...
12/11/2025

SAFETY SUMMIT 2026 - THE EVOLUTION BEGINS

In 2025, more than 130 of New Zealand’s health and safety leaders came together in Christchurch.

We left inspired, challenged, and united by one idea:
Real safety leadership starts with real people, telling real stories.

The feedback was clear:
- “Not your usual H&S conference.”
- “A day of inspiration and motivation.”
- “The best summit I’ve ever attended.”

So in 2026, we’re raising the bar 📣

Christchurch | The Majestic | 15 October 2026
Theme: From Conversation to Action

What to expect:
- Fresh voices tackling New Zealand’s most pressing safety challenges, from critical risk, psychosocial safety and meaningful leadership.
- Interactive formats including roundtables, rapid-fire safety sprints, and hands-on workshops.
- A stronger sense of community and collaboration across industries and professions.

This isn’t about another conference. It’s about building a movement that continues long after the event ends.

Join the waitlist and help shape the next chapter of safety in Aotearoa: https://www.safetysummit.co.nz

Got a great product or service you want to share with 300 dedicated H&S practitioners and business leaders? Reach out - sponsorships are already getting snapped up.

Wellington, you delivered 👏Big thanks to the team at for hosting an incredible Health & Safety Reforms event and bringi...
04/11/2025

Wellington, you delivered 👏

Big thanks to the team at for hosting an incredible Health & Safety Reforms event and bringing together such a switched-on group of leaders.

We dug into the real stuff — building stronger safety cultures, leading through change, and keeping compliance practical and people-focused.

The best part? The kōrero that followed. Real challenges. Real insights. Real commitment to doing better.

If this is the level of engagement we’re seeing in 2025, the future of safety in Aotearoa looks strong 💪

Next up: Auckland & Tauranga — let’s keep this momentum going.

Big changes are coming for New Zealand’s health and safety landscape, and this time, it’s about capability, culture, and...
14/10/2025

Big changes are coming for New Zealand’s health and safety landscape, and this time, it’s about capability, culture, and compliance working together.

I’m looking forward to unpacking what these reforms mean for businesses on the ground and how leaders can stay confident, compliant, and ahead of the curve.

📍 Wellington
🗓 Tuesday 4 November | 10 am – 11 am
🎟 Complimentary registration via - New Zealand

If you’re leading people, projects, or performance - this session is for you.

High performance isn’t about working harder. It’s about leading better. I spent a full day with some of New Zealand’s be...
11/10/2025

High performance isn’t about working harder. It’s about leading better. I spent a full day with some of New Zealand’s best - including James Laughlin, Dr. Alia Bojilova, Dom Harvey, and Sam Whitelock ONZM.

Here’s what the best in leadership, psychology, and sport all agree on:

1️⃣ Leadership is the real edge.
Your team doesn’t need more systems - they need a better you.

2️⃣ Focus beats busyness.
No multitasking. One priority. One mission.

3️⃣ Conflict is essential.
Avoid it and you grow resentment. Face it and you build trust.

4️⃣ Discipline builds freedom.
Sam Whitelock’s success came from one thing - knowing his North Star and never drifting from it.

5️⃣ The 1% rule.
Culture and performance are built in small, consistent steps.

High performance leadership isn’t loud - it’s deliberate.
And if you want to change your team’s results, start by changing how you lead.

Let’s raise the standard of leadership in health and safety.

17/09/2025

What if you could uncover your safety blind spots in plain English - without drowning in compliance jargon?

At Advanced Safety, we help businesses across NZ cut incidents without piling on the paperwork.

With the Compliance Compass™, you’ll get:
- Blind spots identified clearly
- Simple, practical improvement roadmap
- Insights from seasoned professionals

Our team is HASANZ registered, backed by ISO 45001 expertise, and trusted by leading organisations nationwide.

👉 Ready for clarity? Book your free discovery call today and get your custom plan designed to protect your people and reduce stress.

https://www.advancedsafety.co.nz/fix-your-gaps/

⚠️ WorkSafe doesn’t call ahead.Neither do external auditors or big clients doing checks.When they show up, they’re looki...
01/09/2025

⚠️ WorkSafe doesn’t call ahead.
Neither do external auditors or big clients doing checks.

When they show up, they’re looking for compliance gaps. And those gaps almost always cost more to fix after the fact.

Here’s the truth:
A lot of NZ businesses think their health & safety paperwork is “good enough” — until it’s tested against HSWA 2015 and ISO 45001. That’s when the cracks (and the costs) appear.

👉 This month we’re opening 10 spots only for our Compliance Compass Lite™ Review at just $1,900 (normally $5k+).

What’s included:
✅ Full documentation & policy review
✅ Benchmark against HSWA 2015 & ISO 45001
✅ Findings + practical recommendations report

Think of it as peace of mind upfront — instead of a WorkSafe headache later.

📌 Limited to 10 NZ businesses this month.
📩 Comment REVIEW below or DM us to grab your spot.

30/08/2025

Do you actually know if your business is health & safety compliant?
Most leaders don’t find out until it’s too late — failed tender, WorkSafe fine, or worse.

That’s why we built the Compliance Confidence Score™.
✅ Free (no catch)
✅ 3 minutes, no documents needed
✅ Instant results + your zone: Foundational, Emerging, Confident, or Assured
✅ 3 proven fixes you can apply straight away

Built by HASANZ-registered consultants at Advanced Safety, this tool benchmarks your systems against HSWA 2015 and ISO 45001.

👷‍♂️ Perfect for: SMEs, construction, civil, project management, transport, logistics, retail.

⚡ Get clarity now → Take the test, get your score, and see exactly where your risks are.

https://www.advancedsafety.co.nz/safety-scorecard/

🔥 Are you really compliant… or just guessing? 🔥We’ve just launched the Compliance Confidence Score™ – NZ’s free, 3-minut...
30/08/2025

🔥 Are you really compliant… or just guessing? 🔥

We’ve just launched the Compliance Confidence Score™ – NZ’s free, 3-minute tool to instantly benchmark your business against HSWA 2015 + ISO 45001.

👉 No documents needed
👉 Instant personalised results
👉 3 proven fixes to close your gaps

SMEs, construction, civil, transport, logistics, retail… this tool shows where you stand: Foundational, Emerging, Confident, or Assured.

💡 Protect leaders. Win contracts. Reduce risk.
⚡ Don’t wait for WorkSafe to tell you where you failed.

🎯 Take the free test today → https://www.advancedsafety.co.nz/safety-scorecard/

🚨 New Tool Just Launched in NZ 🚨Do you actually know if your business is health & safety compliant?Most leaders don’t fi...
30/08/2025

🚨 New Tool Just Launched in NZ 🚨

Do you actually know if your business is health & safety compliant?

Most leaders don’t find out until it’s too late - failed tender, WorkSafe fine, or worse.

That’s why we built the Compliance Confidence Score™

✅ Free (no catch)
✅ 3 minutes, no documents needed
✅ Instant results + your zone: Foundational, Emerging, Confident, or Assured
✅ 3 proven fixes you can apply straight away

Built by HASANZ-registered consultants at Advanced Safety, this tool benchmarks your systems against HSWA 2015 and ISO 45001.

👷‍♂️ Perfect for: SMEs, construction, civil, project management, transport, logistics, retail.

⚡ Get clarity now → Take the test, get your score, and see exactly where your risks are.

👉 https://www.advancedsafety.co.nz/safety-scorecard/

$246k Fine for Whale Watch Kaikōura - A Safety Lesson Close to HomeMaritime New Zealand have prosecuted Whale Watch Kaik...
23/08/2025

$246k Fine for Whale Watch Kaikōura - A Safety Lesson Close to Home

Maritime New Zealand have prosecuted Whale Watch Kaikōura for two serious incidents involving crew:

- December 2023 - a crew member fell around 2 metres through an open engine room hatch, was knocked unconscious, and suffered head and arm injuries.

- March 2024 - another worker slipped into the sea while refuelling, hit her head, and suffered a concussion.

The company pleaded guilty to two charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act and was fined $246,500.

Each worker also received $5,000 in emotional harm reparation.

Maritime NZ noted that the hazards were long-known, but simple physical safeguards had not been put in place - relying solely on instruction and guidance.

The company has since committed to stronger procedures, training, and equipment/guarding improvements.

Incidents like this are a reminder that businesses must not rely on instruction and ‘training’ alone and must aim for higher quality controls.

Eliminate, Substitute, Engineer…before Administrative (training and procedures) and PPE.

That’s why we offer the Compliance Compass - a practical under-the-hood review that shows what’s working, where the gaps are, and what to do next.

It gives peace of mind that your systems are protecting your people and your business and a roadmap to tackle any gaps identified.

➡️ If you’d like to know more, send us a message and we’ll share the details.

19/08/2025

🚨Reform is coming. Are you ready?

I’ve opened 2 spots for August to help business leaders like you cut through the noise and finally get clarity on what good health and safety looks like.

This isn’t about theories or waiting for the perfect moment - this is about getting a compass that points you straight to results.

👉 DM me the word “COMPASS” and I’ll send you the details.

2 spots. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

19/08/2025

Who is actually an officer under HSWA 2015?
Many people think it’s the health and safety manager. Wrong.

It’s the directors, partners, and executives making the big calls on money, people, and risk.

And here’s the uncomfortable truth:
👉 You can’t delegate that duty.
👉 You’re personally liable if you don’t exercise due diligence.

Your title doesn’t protect you.
Your actions do.

That’s why we built the Compliance Compass - to give leaders clarity before WorkSafe does.

📩 Reply “Compass” and I’ll send you the details.

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Advanced Safety has a single mission:

To be the most professional, creative and helpful health and safety consultancy in the country.

You won't find the team running around with clip boards and finger pointing. That way of doing safety belongs in the history books, instead you'll find a highly energetic approach that is contagious - before you know it your team that normally wouldn't say boo to a ghost are speaking up, offering suggestions and helping you, as business owners find solutions to those long outstanding issues.

​Advanced Safety looks after regional councils, government departments, national and international businesses, medium sized construction companies and the father and son trades. It's the variety that keeps the machine running at full speed.