Health And Safety Manager

OverviewAt Comvita, the safety and wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Health and Safety Lead to help us ensure that every member of our team goes home safe, every day.This role is about more than meeting compliance requirements, it is about championing a global safety mindset where our people feel protected, supported, and able to thrive.You will work closely with teams across our North Island operations, with regular visits to our apiaries and an annual visit to our Olive Leaf operations in Queensland, Australia.

Your presence and hands-on connection will make safety and wellbeing a lived experience, not just a policy.As our Health & Safety Lead, you will : Design, deliver and continuously improve Comvita's global health, safety, and wellbeing strategy.Partner with leaders and teams to embed safe practices into daily operations.Provide coaching, training, and expert advice to build safety capability across the business.Use data-driven insights to identify risks, guide decision-making, and continuously improve outcomes.Champion initiatives that strengthen resilience, connection, and care for our people.Inspire innovation and fresh thinking in how we keep our people safe and well.The role reports directly to senior leadership.

Given our operational footprint, the role isrequired to be based in the Bay of Plenty.This is your opportunity to shape the future of health, safety, and wellbeing at Comvita, and most importantly, to keep our people safe and thriving.What we would like from youMinimumof Level 6 Health & Safetyqualification.A proven leader with at least 7 years' experience in a senior health & safety role.Strong knowledge of New Zealand H&S legislation and industry best practice.Analytical skills andmanagementreport writing, with the ability to turn safety performance data into insights.A natural influencer with the ability to connect, coach, and inspire.Analytical and adaptable, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.Full, clean NZdriverslicense.A preference will be given to candidates who have global H&S experience.Why join us?

At Comvita, you will be part of a purpose-driven business with a proud legacy and a bold future.

You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people while working in a supportive, values-led environment.We offer competitive remuneration, and benefits including : An opportunity to join a team who are passionate about doing business in a way where people and bees can thrive together in harmony.Birthday leave – a paid day off for your birthday every yearPrivate health insurance– add your family members at a discounted rateLife and trauma insurancesFrequent supply of Comvita productsIncreased KiwiSaver employer contribution of 4%Additional family benefits such as enhanced parental leave allowancesComvita's Commitment to Ethical Employment PracticesComvita is committed to upholding the rights of young workers and ensuring that child labour has no place in our operations or supply chain.

We do not employ individuals under the age of 18 and strictly prohibit anyone under 18 from performing work that may involve hazardous conditions or materials.We do not tolerate the use of child labour or forced labour in any part of our business or among our suppliers.

No child is to be involved in the production of our products or in the provision of materials or services to Comvita.This commitment reflects our core values and our responsibility to support safe, fair, and ethical working conditions across all aspects of our business.Comvita is an organisation which is committed to well-being, diversity and equity.

We celebrate diversity and nurture belonging within our global team.

We welcome diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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