Road Safety Excellence: Gerard Jull Honoured at Australasian Awards
11 November 2025 — Novotel Auckland Ellerslie
Te Rōpū Marutau o Aotearoa is proud to acknowledge Trustee Gerard Jull, who has been awarded the Outstanding Commitment to Road Safety at the Australasian Fleet Champions Awards 2025, hosted by Global Fleet Champions and sponsored by AutoSense.
This prestigious accolade recognises individuals who go above and beyond to improve road safety within their organisations and the wider community. Gerard’s leadership as Health & Safety Manager at Waiotahi Contractors reflects his deep dedication to keeping people safe on our roads - both at work and at home.
Charles Dawson CEO of Autosense,
Gerard Jull and Greg Murphy
“Although this award was presented to me, it belongs to many. It reflects the collective effort of our team at Waiotahi, our drivers, supervisors, leadership, and our trusted partners. It is a shared achievement.” - Gerard Jull
A Culture of Safety in Action
Gerard has played a key role in developing and embedding practical, people-first safety systems at Waiotahi. His leadership has resulted in several standout initiatives, including:
A targeted Fleet Safety Programme, with hands-on training, driver health modules, and risk-focused competency checks.
Proactive risk management, using data to identify and prioritise high-risk vehicles and driver behaviours.
Organisation-wide accountability, where everyone from frontline drivers to senior leaders plays a role in making safe decisions.
Partnership with NZI’s Fleet Fit team, delivering regular training, toolbox talks, and expert insights to improve performance on the road.
Extending safety messaging to families and the community, recognising that road safety reaches far beyond the workplace.
This integrated approach has contributed to more confident, capable drivers, reduced incidents, and a stronger culture of care across the business.
Gerard Jull, Hollie Atarau and Spike Petersen (Managing Director - Waiotahi Contractors)
“Me hoki ora pai koutou ki o koutou kainga ia ra”
“Every person to go home healthy and safe every day”
Recognising Leadership That Makes a Difference
As a TRMA Trustee and experienced health and safety leader, Gerard continues to lead by example. His work at Waiotahi is a powerful reminder that road safety isn’t just about policies or procedures it’s about people.
We congratulate Gerard on this outstanding achievement and acknowledge the collective effort behind it. Recognition at this level highlights what’s possible when organisations invest in practical, values driven safety leadership.
👉 See the full list of award winners here: Australasian Fleet Champions Awards 2025
