Health and Safety Manager

Work Visa required : All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

About the company

This global business is one of New Zealand’s largest employers, operating across manufacturing, supply chain and global markets. With a strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, the company provides an environment where leaders can make a genuine impact across people, performance and culture.

About the role

This role will lead health and safety across the multiple complex sites, reporting to the Regional Health and Safety Manager. You will have direct reports and will be responsible for coaching and developing others, strengthening systems and capability and guiding leaders to embed safety into every decision.

The role combines strategic leadership with practical delivery, ensuring proactive risk management and the uplift of health and safety performance in a complex, high-risk environment.

Duties

• Provide trusted leadership, coaching and hands-on guidance to site leaders.
• Build capability across your direct team
• Lead risk management, investigations and proactive hazard reduction programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement through system development, performance analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate regionally to share best practice and align safety programmes.

Skills and experience

To be successful, you will bring senior-level health and safety expertise with proven experience in complex, industrial environments. You will be confident engaging at executive level, while also capable of developing others and ensuring systems are practical and effective.

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter.

Shortlisting for this role will commence on 29 September 2025.

There are no visa / sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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