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Health And Safety ManagerLawson Williams • Canterbury, New Zealand
Health And Safety Manager

Health And Safety Manager

Lawson Williams • Canterbury, New Zealand
7 hours ago
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Advising and recruiting for impact across NZ’s manufacturing and technical sectors. Placing leaders and technical specialists who drive operational…

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the ongoing development and implementation of Health & Safety systems, policies, and procedures across all operational sites.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to build capability and ownership of safety outcomes.
  • Identify risks and improvement opportunities, analysing data to guide strategic safety decisions.
  • Coach and support operational leaders in training, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare reports for senior management and the Board Health & Safety Committee, including strategy execution and performance updates.
  • Represent the organisation with regional and industry stakeholders to share learnings and lift standards sector-wide.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven leadership experience in health and safety within agriculture, food production, or another high-risk environment.
  • Sound understanding of New Zealand H&S legislation and best practice.
  • Strength in stakeholder engagement, coaching, and influencing operational leaders.
  • Analytical capability and confidence managing audit, data, and reporting processes.
  • A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with a genuine focus on people and improvement.
  • Why Apply

  • Take ownership of safety across a significant operation.
  • Work with a professional, down-to‑earth leadership team.
  • Enjoy autonomy, scope, and visibility at both operational and strategic levels.
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits, with real impact on culture and outcomes.
  • Who is Lawson Williams?

    At Lawson Williams, we have supported New Zealand’s food, manufacturing and related businesses for over 30 years.

    We work quietly alongside some of the country’s most respected companies to connect them with leaders, technical specialists, and operational professionals who drive performance across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, safety and technical sales functions.

    For the professionals we work with, a career move through Lawson Williams means joining businesses where you can make a real impact, contribute to business improvement, and continue to grow your career over the long term.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Management
  • Professional Services, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Farming
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