Meet the HazardCo Advisors

At HazardCo, we make health and safety easy for building companies. Our Advisory Services are here to give you expert advice and practical support, so you can meet your health and safety obligations without the stress.

Why work with HazardCo?

We get it - construction comes with plenty of challenges. With years of industry experience under our belts, we’ve got the know-how to help you tackle health and safety head-on. Our goal? To make your workplace safer and more efficient, while saving you time and hassle. Let us handle the tricky stuff, so you can focus on what you do best.

Real support when an incident happens

If something goes wrong on site, the last thing you want is to figure it out on your own. As a member, our Incident Support Service has your back. Just pick up the phone, and our experts will guide you step-by-step through exactly what to do, who to notify, and how to handle it. It's free, practical advice when you need it most.

GET EXTRA HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT

As a HazardCo member, you can call our friendly health and safety experts for free advice and support if something goes wrong. Plus, you’ll get access to a heap of extra services at special member-only rates.

THE ADVISORS

HazardCo NZ

Evette McClure

Head of Group H&S and NZ Customer Experience

Experience & Focus: 15 years in H&S (10 with HazardCo), specialising in practical safety systems that solve real-world construction challenges.

Qualifications: Diploma in Occupational H&S (NZ), Professional Member of NZISM, Certified SafePlus Assessor, HASANZ registered.

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Allan Dittmer

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: 17 years in H&S across construction and uses his past experience as a builder and business owner to make safety guidance clear and practical.

Qualifications: Level 7 Graduate Certificate in H&S Management, National Certificate in Carpentry, Professional Member of NZISM, HASANZ registered.

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Matē Latu

Health & Safety & Customer Support

Experience & Focus: Joined HazardCo in 2026. Combines a customer service background with hands-on experience in a family construction business to make site safety feel achievable.

Qualifications: Certified in HSR Stage 1, H&S Legislation, Foundation Training, Hazard ID & Risk Assessment, Heights Legislation, and Accident Investigation.

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Glenn Smith

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: 20 years in H&S across construction, mining, and major events. Focus on managing safety behaviors around site in a way that cuts through all the fluff and helps you understand what you need to know today.

Qualifications: Diploma in Occupational H&S (AUS), Member of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS).

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Rob Brown

Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: 28 years in construction, including 10 years as an H&S consultant. Combines hands-on site experience with H&S knowledge to deliver simple, realistic solutions.

Qualifications: NEBOSH Construction & Fire Safety, TechIOSH member, CDM 2015 expert, Accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

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Atul Sharma

Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: 7 years in H&S in multiple industries, including residential projects. Focuses on deploying practical site safety solutions.

Qualifications: NEBOSH International Diploma, Diploma of WHS(AUS), OSHA & IOSH certified, Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), Member of the AIHS.

Felicity Moore

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: Nearly 20 years of Health and Safety experience spanning construction, mining, utilities and telecommunications. Focus on shifting organisations from reactive compliance to proactive risk prevention.

Qualifications: Certificate IV Occupational Health and Safety, Return to Work Coordination, Cert IV Training, Assessment and Evaluation, ICAM investigation, BA Criminology.

Jo Puha

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: 16 years H&S experience including 10 years as a trusted Health and Safety Advisor with HazardCo, focusing on providing practical safety guidance and incident response support.

Qualifications: National Certificate in Occupational H&S (NZ), Practitioner Member of NZISM.

Alida Smith

Health & Safety Advisor

Experience & Focus: 5 years in H&S training and 15 years in Adult Education. Specialises in making safety advice highly accessible for diverse and neurodiverse learners.

Qualifications: NZISM Practitioner, Business Management Degree, PostGrad Certificate in Higher Education, NEBOSH International Certificate , Level 4 Adult Education.

HazardCo Credentials

HazardCo is proud to be corporate members of leading industry organizations, including the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM), Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ), and Mates in Construction. Additionally, our Advisors in Australia are members of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS), ensuring we stay connected and informed with the latest industry best practices.

The team here at HazardCo is a highly qualified and experienced group, with over 82 collective years of health and safety experience in a wide range of industries.