Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) is looking for an experienced health and safety leader to join our team. This is a multifaceted and vital role within our business. Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you will be working alongside our site managers, site EHSR advisors and coordinators, lead teams, frontline leaders and production staff. You will also work closely with the national environmental manager and the national compliance manager. The role: To lead the creation and delivery of a safe working strategy consistent with our standards, guiding principles and complying with applicable NZ legislation. To be the source of expert knowledge to drive ongoing improvement in the EHSR space. Work with the business to drive change and deliver sustained improvement. Facilitate the effective delivery and documentation of all site EHSR measures and compliance including audits. To ensure clear, appropriate and timely high level EHSR communications across all levels of the business. Provide mentoring and coaching in the EHSR disciplines. Deliver progress updates and reports to senior management. Develop a genuinely positive and energetic safe behaviour culture nationwide. This is not a step-up role as you will be required to lead the EHSR strategy to support the business. The role can be located at one of our Kawerau or Tokoroa sites or in our Auckland office, however regular overnight travel to our sites will be required, and a fully maintained company vehicle is included. Relocation assistance will be available to the right person. About you: Relevant qualification in the EHSR fields. Minimum 3-4 years working in EHSR, operating at a similar level. Previous experience in a large heavy industrial manufacturing environment is preferred along with exposure to a multisite operation. Prior experience in wood processing industry is an advantage but not essential. Sound EHSR legislation knowledge. Track record of proactive strategic thinking. Commercial awareness. Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, reporting tools, ERP systems and risk management database management. Strong proven analytical, communication, influencing and negotiation skills. Strong people management skills, including influencing and coaching skills. Mechanical understanding along with guarding knowledge to AS 4024 Standards. Training and facilitation skills an advantage. In return, we can offer: Competitive salary and vehicle, plus relocation assistance if required. Corporate medical care plan through Southern Cross. Company superannuation including discounted life insurance and income protection with CHH contributions. Retail benefits through employee scheme Boost Rewards. Staff buying privileges at Carters. Free onsite staff car parking. About Us: CHH has been in operation for over 150 years manufacturing a full range of wood-based building products from our four mills in NZ. Woodproducts include both structural and outdoor timber for residential, commercial construction and outdoor applications. Manufactured from sustainably grown NZ plantation pine, CHH Plywood offers a range of appearance and performance rated plywood products. Futurebuild offers a wide range of Laminated Veneer Lumber products, combined with a unique set of software and a range of design services to support the use of LVL in residential mid-floor and roofing applications. If you think you've got what it takes to perform this critical role in our business, then we are keen to talk with you! Please go to our careers page on our careers page to find out more about working for us. Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident or have a valid work visa. Permanent Full Time Job no: IUAQ429721 Location: Head Office - Captain Springs Rd, Kawerau, Marsden Point LVL, Kinleith Estate Closing Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr