Company Description Our client is one of New Zealand's largest grower owned post-harvest suppliers.
Based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, they have a history of growth and an uncompromising reputation for looking after their Growers.
Job Description Reporting to the General Manager – Human Resources, this role provides leadership, support and strategic direction to the company's health & safety function.
You will be highly visible in this role as you report on H&S compliance, legislation changes and systems improvements to Site Leadership Teams.
Leading a small team of H&S Advisors, you will ensure that safety is kept at the front of everyone's minds.
You will establish and oversee robust safety training; support injury prevention, management and rehabilitation processes whilst staying abreast of H&S system gaps.
With their Head Office based in Te Puke and sites located across the Bay of Plenty region, they have an opportunity for a seasoned health and safety practitioner, who is passionate about educating others as well as leading the H&S function, to join their team.
Qualifications Ideally tertiary qualified in Health & Safety, to succeed in this role you will have in depth knowledge of all H&S legislation and have relevant experience at a senior level.
Specifically, you will bring: Experience working in a senior safety position in large/complex organisations, ideally in manufacturing Leadership experience of both a H&S function and a team A strategic approach to implementing H&S strategies and translating them into practical business plans In depth understanding of NZ legislative requirements in occupational health and safety Proven influencing and consultation skills to enable engagement internally and externally Strong computer literacy, file management and H&S system experience Additional Information The position attracts an excellent remuneration package including a vehicle, annual bonus and health insurance.
If this role aligns with your career aspirations, please submit your application below.
We encourage applications from individuals with the right to work in New Zealand.
To find out more please contact Sandra Diekerhof, HR Connect on 027 52 666 99 for more information or simply apply below.
Please note that our pre-employment process includes qualification, credit, and criminal history checks.
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