Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager | Paeroa #1643266
- Lead safety across a high-risk manufacturing environment
- Coach leaders and shape a positive safety culture
- National influence from a Paeroa base
Work Visa required: All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturer whose products are trusted by households, retailers and animal care professionals throughout New Zealand. Backed by a larger Australasian group, the business continues to strengthen its people, systems and safety culture while investing in long-term operational excellence.
About the Role
As this organisation continues to invest in its manufacturing operations, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager based in Paeroa.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager, you'll lead health, safety and wellbeing across the manufacturing operation while supporting several associated operations throughout New Zealand. This is a highly visible role where you'll partner closely with operational leaders, balancing strategic direction with practical support to continue building capability, strengthen systems and embed a mature safety culture.
This is an on-site role based in Paeroa and is best suited to someone who lives locally or is genuinely prepared to relocate or commute.
Duties
- Coach and mentor leaders to build health and safety capability
- Drive critical risk management and continuous improvement
- Review systems, investigations, audits and operational performance
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or related discipline
- Manufacturing or other high-risk operational experience
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation
- Experience improving health and safety management systems
- Professional certification or membership with a recognised industry body is highly regarded
Culture
This is a business that recognises meaningful safety improvement takes time. Significant progress has already been made across the manufacturing operation, with leadership committed to continuing that journey. You'll be given the autonomy to influence outcomes, work alongside operational teams and make a genuine long-term impact.
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 call Amanda on 021 0818 7342 quoting reference #1643266.
There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role.
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