Health & Safety Advisor – Salmon (Bluff)

Health & Safety Advisor – Salmon (Bluff)

Reports to : Health and Safety Lead - Aquaculture

Key Relationships : Bluff Processing Site Manager, Hatchery Manager, Farming Services Lead, Aquaculture Lead, wider Health & Safety Team

Overview

Sanford is one of New Zealand's largest seafood companies, proudly operating for over 100 years with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and people.

We are looking for a practical, hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to join our Aquaculture team.

This role is based at our Bluff Processing Site and provides specialist health and safety support across the salmon value chain — including processing, hatchery operations, farming services, and occasional support for salmon farm operations alongside the Aquaculture Lead.

This is an ideal opportunity for a H&S professional who thrives in operational environments, enjoys working closely with frontline teams, and wants to make a real difference in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day health and safety support for the Bluff Processing Site, Hatchery, and Farming Services operations.

Partner with operational leaders to ensure leader-led safety practices and a strong culture of risk ownership.

Support the implementation and monitoring of Sanford's critical risk programme and annual H&S plan initiatives.

Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and verify controls.

Deliver and support training, inductions, and toolbox talks to build H&S capability at all levels.

Assist in the investigation of incidents and support leaders to implement corrective actions.

Collaborate with the Aquaculture Lead and H&S Operations team to support salmon farm operations as required.

Maintain accurate reporting and documentation within Sanford's safety management systems.

What you'll bring

Experience in health & safety advisory or coordination roles, ideally in manufacturing, aquaculture, seafood, or other high-risk operational industries.

Solid understanding of NZ health and safety legislation and practical application in operational environments.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coach and influence frontline teams.

Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong attention to detail.

Confidence to work independently while being part of a wider H&S team.

Relevant H&S qualification (e.g., NZ Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety, or equivalent) preferred.

A current driver\'s licence and flexibility to travel occasionally between sites.

Why Sanford

• Join our organisation with a deep connection to sustainability and the ocean.
• Work with diverse operations — from hatcheries and farms to processing and support services.
• Collaborate with a passionate, supportive team of safety leaders and advisors.
• Opportunity for growth and development within Sanford's expanding health and safety function.

How to apply

If you are passionate about building safe, sustainable workplaces and want to work with an iconic Kiwi company, we'd love to hear from you.

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