Jeremy Harris
Auckland
Summary
Experienced and values-driven leader with proven track record in civil and environmental services across health and safety, operational leadership, and organisational development. Adept in managing large-scale teams and budgets, I bring strong capability in strategy, systems design, culture development, safety leadership, and people management. My consultative style, deep operational knowledge, and commitment to continuous improvement have enabled high-performing teams and measurable impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
General Manager
Pipe Vision NZ Ltd
Auckland
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Leading overall business operations for a workforce of 150+ with revenue base approximately $32M annually across three regions in New Zealand.
- Manage 10 direct reports across diverse business functions including operations, finance, safety, people, and business development.
- Led strategic restructure during an industry-wide recession, leading to reduction of 30 positions with transparency and empathy. The restructure optimised the cost structure, strengthened operational focus, and preserved cultural integrity through continued reinforcement of RAW values (Respect, Authenticity, Whānau).
- Outcomes of restructure included improved financial resilience, streamlined regional leadership, and the ability to resource ambitious growth strategy—expanding into two new regions.
- Maintained service delivery standards and employee engagement throughout transition, ensuring Pipe Vision remained values-led, solutions-focused, and future-ready.
General Manager – People, Culture and Safety
Pipe Vision NZ Ltd
Auckland
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed and led rollout of company’s RAW Values programme – Respect, Authenticity, and Whānau – aligning organisational purpose with daily practice.
- Facilitated national workshops and forums engaging all staff in values alignment, weaving culture into recruitment, performance management, marketing, and disciplinary procedures.
- Led strategic cultural shift from "no blame" approach to "fair and just" culture. Successfully integrated this shift with rollout of organisational RAW values, reinforcing personal accountability and psychological safety. Reporting levels have since stabilised, indicating sustained and embedded cultural change.
- Worked closely with leadership to ensure psychological safety, inclusive practices, and consistent application of values in decision-making.
- Supported operational leaders and HR functions to embed values-led leadership across teams.
Group Health and Safety Manager
Pipe Vision NZ Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented company-wide Safety Management System, transforming how incidents, risks, and trends were recorded and actioned.
- Rolled out digital incident management platform nationally, providing real-time, accurate reporting and performance insights.
- Developed policy frameworks and led staff training to uplift safety capability across all operational levels.
- Initiated "no blame" approach to health and safety incident and hazard reporting in response to exceptionally low reporting rates. Over two-year period, achieved fourfold increase in reporting, significantly improving visibility of risk and enabling more proactive safety management.
- Achieved safer working environment through regular hazard identification, site safety inspections and risk assessment.
National SHEQ Advisor
Veolia New Zealand
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Lead for ISO 9001, 14001, 4801 and 45001 audits.
- ICAM investigator and Worksafe NZ liaison for major incidents.
- Spearheaded national digital SHEQ system implementation.
Operations Manager
Veolia Water Auckland
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed operational teams and capital works with strong safety performance.
- Reduced staff turnover and built in-house capability to reduce contractor reliance.
Education
NEBOSH International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
CLIMB - Leadership
Harvard Business School
01.2025 -
Diploma in Frontline Management - Level 5
NZIM
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety
Massey University
New Zealand 02.2015 - 11.2018
ICAM Investigation Techniques - Health and Safety
IMPAC
New ZealandSkills
- Values-based Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- People Culture & Safety Strategy
- HR Generalist Expertise
- Safety Management Systems
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Employee Engagement
- Digital Systems Implementation
- Financial budgeting
Accomplishments
- Professional of the Year 2019, Veolia Australia and New Zealand Excellence & Innovation Awards
- Environmental Excellence 2012, Veolia ANZ
- NZ Water Industry Trainee of the Year 2010
- Veolia Safety Award 2010, Outstanding Individual Contribution
Timeline
CLIMB - Leadership
Harvard Business School
01.2025 -
General Manager
Pipe Vision NZ Ltd
01.2024 - 06.2025
General Manager – People, Culture and Safety
Pipe Vision NZ Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
Group Health and Safety Manager
Pipe Vision NZ Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
Graduate Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety
Massey University
02.2015 - 11.2018
National SHEQ Advisor
Veolia New Zealand
01.2014 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
Veolia Water Auckland
01.2011 - 01.2014
Diploma in Frontline Management - Level 5
NZIM
NEBOSH International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety
ICAM Investigation Techniques - Health and Safety
IMPAC
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