Health and Safety Manager #1483810 – Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
- Senior leadership role influencing culture and risk management
- Bay of Plenty lifestyle with a major NZ employer
- Competitive salary and additional leave benefits
Lead safety across a large, complex operational site. Partner with leaders to strengthen risk management, capability and safety culture.
Work Visa required: All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.
About the company
This privately owned New Zealand business operates one of the largest single-site operations in its sector and plays a key role in one of New Zealand’s most important export industries. With hundreds of permanent employees supported by a significant seasonal workforce during peak operations, the organisation runs a complex, high-activity environment where strong safety leadership is essential.
Leadership across the business is genuinely committed to continuing to strengthen safety performance, capability and culture. With ongoing investment in systems, leadership and improvement initiatives, this is an organisation focused on doing things well and continuing to evolve.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role leads the health and safety function across a busy operational site. You’ll lead a small specialist team while partnering closely with operational leaders to strengthen safety capability and embed practical risk management across the organisation.
This is a visible leadership role combining governance, strategy and strong on-site engagement across a complex operational environment. The operation experiences seasonal peaks and a dynamic operational rhythm, creating an environment where strong safety leadership and visible presence across site operations are essential.
You’ll contribute to governance reporting and work closely with senior leadership to help shape the organisation’s safety direction.
Duties
• Lead and evolve the health and safety management system
• Strengthen leadership capability and safety ownership
• Oversee risk management, incident learning and improvement
• Lead and develop the internal Health and Safety team
• Provide reporting and insight to senior leadership
Skills and experience
• Relevant health and safety qualifications
• Strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and risk management
• Experience working in complex operational or high-risk environments
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, processing or similar sectors
• Ability to influence leaders and drive behaviour change
• Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships in operations
• Registration with a relevant professional body and/or undergoing CPD is desirable
Culture
This organisation genuinely values its people and the role they play in the success of the business. Safety is seen as a leadership responsibility and there is a strong focus on learning, improvement and practical solutions.
You’ll work closely with a highly engaged Head of People & Culture who believes strongly in the impact great safety leadership can have on a business. They are looking for a genuine partner in this role to help continue strengthening safety capability and culture across the organisation.
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Additional annual leave
• Large and complex operation offering meaningful impact
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. Apply here. If you have any questions, please call Amanda on 021 0818 7342 quoting reference #1483810
Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.
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