Occupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)Full timeAlliance Group are a leading food and solutions company and taps into multiple markets and sectors, including retail, food service and manufacturing. We are New Zealand's only 100% farmer owned red meat co-operative and supply New Zealand's finest grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison to over 65 countries across the globe.With our heritage firmly rooted in New Zealand, since 1948, we currently have 7 processing plants across both the South and North Islands. Ensuring our people go home safely is our number one priority and we are committed to lifting our health and safety performance to world-class standards and that is a core part of our business strategy.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join the team at our Mataura Plant. Working closely with the Health and Safety Manager, this role is a critical part of the team.Key ResponsibilitiesHelping to drive a safety centered culture, based on Alliance's Health and Safety strategy and plant operational requirements.Facilitating the collection, interpretation and presentation of safety data, trend identification and generating safety reports, statistics and analysis of safety data.Providing ongoing support for employee absence management, reasons and ACC/Non-Work-related ACC absences as well as return to work plans.Producing insightful, relevant, and timely reports within relevant timeframes, and standards that meet requirements and enhance the understanding of the Health and Safety Manager.Being the point of contact for Health and Safety Representatives including facilitating and coordinating monthly meetings.Site point of contact for Risk Manager.Other duties as required.Nga painga - What's in it for you?We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Care, Accountability, Communication, Team, Initiative, and Courage) that underpin our way of working together.On offer is:Health insurance subsidies for you and your family.Work-life balance with 5 weeks Annual Leave.Ongoing Support and Training.Opportunity for career progression.On Site Health Services, including counselling, medical centre, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Minimum RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you will have comprehensive knowledge of New Zealand's Workplace Health and Safety legislation and guidelines, with a willingness to keep learning and stay up to date with relevant case law, as well as:Recent hands-on experience working within an operational health and safety role.Experience within a high-risk industrial environment, preferably food manufacturing.Proven interpersonal and relationship building skills, at all levels of an organisation.Concise and clear communication skills both verbal and written.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Word.A tertiary education qualification in Workplace Health and Safety or something similar is highly regarded.Ko koe pea tenei? - Sound like your kind of role?If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application and we look forward to hearing from you.With our ongoing commitment towards health and safety, you'll undergo a pre-employment drug test that will form part of your application.Applications close on Sunday 1st December and will be reviewed as they are received.
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