13 month fixed term (Jan 25 - Feb 26) Collaborative high-performing team that welcomes initiative and autonomy Flexible working, free parking, birthday leave, family-friendly holiday closedowns Mo te whai waahi About the opportunity Covering parental leave for 13 months, this full-time fixed term role is based at our Christchurch Support Office in Burnside.
Reporting to the General Manager - Health, Safety & Wellbeing, your primary focus is Health, Safety & Wellbeing performance. You'll be our safety reporting system SME and be immersed in:
Producing logical Health, Safety & Wellbeing content to engage and motivate a range of audiences - including reports, training documentation, SOPs, internal communications. Managing the safety reporting system, building on and advancing existing product. Reporting on Health, Safety & Wellbeing data analytics and systems. Collaborating and influencing across the business to coach leaders and draw out expert information from internal SMEs. Building Health, Safety & Wellbeing competencies. You'll have huge variety in the role and be responsible for a portfolio of BAU Specialist work. You'll get to see the big picture, be on the tools, and influence from the ground up to senior leader level. Whether you're writing SOPs or documentation, completing investigations or coaching our leaders, you'll do all whilst credibly influencing health and safety outcomes across Farmlands.
Mohou ake About you If understanding system logic, honing processes and creating professional Health, Safety & Wellbeing content spins your wheels - this is the role for you!
Key to your success will be:
Experience as a safety professional in a medium-large organisation with complex operational risk and safety requirements. A proven ability to positively influence change in health, safety, and wellbeing culture. Experience leveraging technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to deliver outcomes and strengthen Health, Safety & Wellbeing capability across the business. Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Resilience, initiative, and the ability to work at pace. Highly regarded :
A tertiary qualification in Health, Safety & Wellbeing or related area. Experience managing or administering an electronic health and safety reporting system. You'll enjoy the role if you're analytical and methodical but can flex with the unexpected. You'll need to be calm under pressure, have business acumen, and a growth mindset. You'll do your best if you have a focus on user experience and enjoy collaborating on your work.
Mo nga painga About the benefits You'll join a close-knit high-performing Health, Safety & Wellbeing team who enjoy a bit of banter. You'll work alongside two Health, Safety & Wellbeing Specialists and a Coordinator and sit within our wider People & Safety team.
Our achievements in the past 12 months range from introducing a nationwide mental health and wellbeing programme to the build and implementation of a new state-of-the-art health and safety management system. The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is always our first priority and we're united in creating a culture where Farmlanders can thrive and feel safe and valued.
You'll receive:
Competitive remuneration package. Flexible working your way. Ra whanau - paid birthday leave. Opportunity to buy annual leave. Sick leave from Day 1. Access to training through our online library - The Greenhouse. Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores. Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners. Free parking at our Support Office. Pet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to work. Close to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the road! Mo matou About us At Farmlands - Te Whenua Taroa, our vision is to be the go-to for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.
As New Zealand's largest rural co-operative we have an annual turnover of more than $2.5 billion, with over 1300 staff in 80+ locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, animal nutrition, ecommerce, distribution and agronomy, to name a few.
Our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and we've been doing exactly that for over 60 years.
Te Tono How to apply Apply with your CV and cover letter, and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands Te Whenua Taroa.
Applications close: 3 November 2024.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.