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Health and Safety Consultants in New Zealand Helping Businesses Stay Safe and Compliant
We help New Zealand businesses create safer workplaces through practical health and safety solutions. From compliance audits to custom safety systems, our experienced consultants make workplace safety straightforward and stress-free.
Health and Safety Consultation Services
Expert safety advice for compliance issues, system improvements, and informed decision-making tailored to operations.
Tailored Safety Package & Impl. Programme
Tailored safety systems developed through comprehensive review, then implemented alongside you over twelve months.
Site-Specific Safety Plan Development
Comprehensive construction site safety plans created covering hazards, documentation, emergency plans, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Health and Safety Reviews
Objective assessment of current safety systems against legal requirements with detailed improvement recommendations and support.
Ordering of Safety Equipment
Hassle-free sourcing and ordering of compliant PPE, first aid, signage, and fire safety equipment.
What Our Customers Say
Our clients consistently tell us how much easier health and safety feels once they’ve partnered with Prepare Consultants. From construction crews to office teams, they appreciate clear communication, practical systems, and genuine support that takes the stress out of compliance. Every review reflects our commitment to helping New Zealand businesses feel confident, protected, and proud of their safety standards.
Abby Head, Operations Manager, Offshoot NZ Ltd
“Working with Prepare Consultants was a seamless experience – Jessica’s professional and proactive communication made the entire process efficient and stress-free. We are incredibly pleased with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Prepare Consultants for any health and safety or system development needs.”
Becki Binedell, Refresh Renovations
“Jessica is very knowledgeable on all things health and safety related and made the whole process stress free. Health and Safety can feel overwhelming. Jessica was amazing at explaining our obligations as a PCBU and broke the information down into an informative process that was easy to implement. Thanks to Prepare Consultants, we feel much more confident about safety of our team in the workplace. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to prioritise health and safety.”
Kristian Pittman,
Prime Coatings
“Throughout the Project, Prepare Consultants displayed exceptional professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring that our needs were always met in a timely manner. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were evident in the results and would highly recommend Prepare Consults for any health and safety management project.”
Founder: Jessica Sturgess
Prepare Consultants
Supporting New Zealand businesses with practical safety expertise
Prepare Consultants was founded by Jess Sturgess, a passionate advocate for workplace safety and wellbeing. With years of experience across New Zealand industries, Jess combines professional expertise with a down-to-earth approach that clients genuinely appreciate. Her focus is on honesty, education, and empowering business owners to take control of their health and safety responsibilities. Through collaboration and care, Prepare Consultants ensures every workplace is not only compliant — but confident and ready for the future.
We understand that every workplace is unique, which is why our solutions are tailored, not templated. From developing site-specific safety plans to implementing complete health and safety systems, we make compliance simple, achievable, and sustainable. Our goal is to create safer workplaces across New Zealand where everyone — from management to team members — feels informed, supported, and ready for tomorrow.
Find the right health and safety package for your business
Every business is different — which is why we offer flexible health and safety packages to suit your needs, size, and budget. Whether you’re just starting out or need a full system overhaul, our packages are designed to make compliance simple, practical, and stress-free. Each option includes clear documentation, expert guidance, and ongoing support so you can focus on what matters most — running your business safely and confidently.
Health and Safety Consultation Services
Whether you need expert advice on health and safety compliance, help resolving a workplace safety issue, or guidance on improving your overall safety systems, our consultation service offers practical, tailored support for New Zealand businesses.
We work closely with you to understand your business operations, industry requirements, and workforce needs, then provide straightforward, actionable safety advice—not just paperwork. From reviewing safety policies and risk management processes to contractor safety coordination, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness, we’ll help you make informed decisions that protect your people and strengthen your safety performance.
Our health and safety consultants bring real-world experience across various industries, ensuring you receive relevant, practical guidance that fits your operational reality and budget.
Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) Development
A site-specific safety plan (SSSP) is an essential compliance tool for managing health and safety on construction sites, building projects, and high-risk worksites across New Zealand. We create comprehensive, regulatory-compliant SSSPs that reflect the exact nature of your worksite—including people, processes, plant, and potential hazards involved.
Our SSSP development service covers the full process, from site assessments and gathering key information to identifying site-specific risks and preparing all necessary documentation. This includes hazard registers, emergency response plans, contractor management procedures, site inductions, and safety signage requirements.
We ensure your site-specific safety plan meets client expectations, WorkSafe NZ standards, and industry best practices, helping you maintain safe, well-managed construction sites with minimal stress and maximum protection for workers.
Health and Safety Reviews and Audits
Our comprehensive health and safety review service provides an independent, objective assessment of how your current safety systems are performing. We evaluate your documentation, workplace practices, and safety culture against New Zealand legal requirements, WorkSafe guidelines, and industry best practices.
You’ll receive a detailed audit report highlighting what’s working well, identifying compliance gaps, and providing clear, prioritised recommendations for improvement. Our review covers key areas including hazard identification, risk assessment procedures, training records, incident reporting systems, contractor management, and employee engagement in safety.
We can also provide follow-up support and implementation assistance to help you action these improvements effectively. This service is ideal for businesses seeking compliance assurance, preparing for external audits, demonstrating due diligence, or committed to raising their health and safety standards.
Safety Equipment Supply and Ordering
Having the right safety equipment is vital for protecting your team and meeting New Zealand health and safety compliance standards. We take the hassle out of sourcing and ordering the correct workplace safety gear for your business.
From personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, high-visibility clothing, safety boots, gloves, and respiratory protection, to first aid supplies, safety signage, fire safety equipment, and emergency response gear—we can arrange everything you need to keep your workplace safe and compliant.
We ensure all products meet New Zealand Safety Standards (NZSS), WorkSafe requirements, and are fit for purpose in your specific work environment. This service saves you time, reduces administrative burden, and ensures your staff have access to quality safety equipment that actually protects them on the job.
Customised Safety Package and Implementation Programme
No two businesses are the same, so your health and safety systems shouldn’t be either. Our customised workplace safety package and implementation programme is designed to meet the specific needs of your business, industry, and team.
Phase 1 begins with a comprehensive health and safety audit of your current systems, identifying any gaps, compliance risks, or workplace hazards. From there, we develop a tailored safety management plan that includes practical safety policies, procedures, risk assessments, and staff training recommendations aligned with New Zealand health and safety legislation.
During Phase 2, we work alongside you through a 12-month implementation period to ensure everything is set up correctly and seamlessly integrated into your daily operations. This hands-on approach means your team receives ongoing support, guidance, and training to embed safe work practices.
This service ensures you have a robust, legally compliant safety framework that’s easy to maintain, audit-ready, and supports a positive safety culture across your workplace.
Choose Your health and Safety Package
Comprehensive health and safety compliance solutions tailored to your business needs
Consultation
Pricing From- Personalised health and safety advice to help your business meet NZ compliance standards with confidence.
Health and Safety Review
Pricing From- Reviewing your current health and safety, and working with you to update and implement.
SSSP Development
Pricing From- Custom-built safety plans tailored to your worksite — helping you identify risks, prepare documents, and meet legal obligations.
Custom Package
Pricing From- A tailored two-phased package where we develop appropriate documentation and system implementation over the next 12 months.
Our Mission
At Prepare Consultants, our mission is to protect what matters most – people. We work with small to medium businesses to create health and safety documents that make sense for their team and their work. It’s not about ticking boxes – its about making sure everyone understands what safety really looks like day to day. With practical tools, honest conversations and a focus on keeping it real, we make health and safety simple, accessible, and on the go – helping businesses take genuine care of their people, so everyone gets to go home safe to ones they love.
HONEST
To work honestly for our clients and within our own team.
COLLABORATIVE
To work with our clients to achieve their safety goals.
QUALITY
To produce work of a high standard every time.
EDUCATION
For our team to always provide the correct knowledge.
GOOD HUMOUR
To remember it doesn’t always have to be serious.
GROWTH
To grow as individuals ,which in turn will grow the company.
FAQ’s
What health and safety compliance services do you offer for small businesses in Auckland?
At Prepare Consultants, we provide comprehensive health and safety solutions tailored to small businesses across Auckland and New Zealand. Our services include, customised safety package and Implementation Programme, SSSP Development, H&S Review, Consultation and purchase of safety equipment.
How much does a health and safety consultant cost in New Zealand?
Our health and safety consultancy services are competitively priced to suit businesses of all sizes. Consultation services start from $125/hr, whilst our customised solutions start from $975.00, and implementation programmes start from $820.00. Everything included is essential workplace safety documentation, policies, and procedures required by Worksafe NZ compliance. We also offer customised consultancy service tailored to your organisation’s specific health and safety objectives.
Do I need a health and safety policy for my small business in New Zealand?
Yes, under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, all business have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of their workers and anyone affected by their work. This includes having appropriate policies and procedures, and systems in place. At Prepare Consultants we specialize in creating compliant health and safety policy statements, risk management procedures and workplace safety documentation that meet Worksafe NZ requirements whilst being practical and easy to implement for your team.
What's included in a workplace health and safety package?
Our customised package includes essential compliance documentation your business needs. This typically includes a health and safety policy statement, accident reporting and investigation forms, hazard identification registers, emergency response plans, training and induction materials, toolbox templates, and safe work practices. We will also help develop and document our procedure that may be required for your organization specifically.
How can Prepare Consultants help my business stay compliant with WorkSafe NZ requirements?
We work hand in hand with small businesses throughout New Zealand to ensure complete health and safety compliance. Our approach includes conducting thorough workplace risk assessments, developing tailored safety management systems, providing ongoing support and advice, and keeping documentation current with changing regulations.
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