Group Health and Safety Manager #1396066 – Christchurch, Canterbury
ANZCO Foods / $190,000 – $210,000
- Lead group wide health and safety strategy and cultural improvement
- Large New Zealand organisation with complex national operations
- Competitive executive package including vehicle and bonus
Lead group health and safety strategy, influence senior leaders, embed critical risk controls and drive practical cultural improvement across sites.
Work Visa required: All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.
About the company
This is a large, New Zealand owned organisation with a national footprint and a significant workforce. The business operates in high‑risk environments and is recognised for strong values, operational discipline and continuous improvement.
About the role
This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of health and safety across the group. You will work closely with the executive team, governance forums and site leaders to strengthen critical risk management, embed consistent systems and lift capability. Success comes from visibility on site, pragmatic decision making and leading cultural change through influence rather than mandate. The role balances strategy, assurance and hands on leadership.
Duties
You will lead and support a small, experienced health and safety team, setting clear direction while empowering them to deliver at site and group level. The role focuses on building capability, consistency and confidence through coaching, mentoring and practical guidance. You will create strong alignment across site‑based advisors, ensuring priorities are clear and support is timely.
• Lead and evolve the group health and safety management system
• Partner with executives and site leaders on critical risk control
• Drive cultural change through coaching, influence and visibility
Skills and experience
This role suits a senior health and safety leader with strong experience operating in complex, high risk environments. You will bring a solid understanding of risk management systems, critical controls and regulatory requirements, with the credibility to influence at executive and site level. You will have the ability to build trusted relationships, coach leaders and embed practical improvements on the ground. A pragmatic, commercially aware approach and confidence leading change through influence are essential.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in health and safety
• Proven delivery of group wide health and safety systems
• Strong executive level influencing and relationship capability
• Experience in complex, operational risk environments
Culture
People enjoy working here because leaders are visible, grounded and practical. The environment values straight talking, humour and collaboration. Results are recognised through delivery, trust and doing what works on site.
Benefits
• Executive salary package including vehicle
• Short term incentive opportunity
• Life, income protection and health insurance
• Practical flexibility and autonomy
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions, please email Lisa van der Plas quoting reference #1396066.
Please note: edenfx is taking a much‑needed break, shortlisting for this position will commence week starting 12 January 2026. Please apply via SEEK (not email).
There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered. Applications are welcomed from NZ Citizens or those with a Residency or current Work Visa in place.
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