Health & Safety Manager

About the role

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for delivering the business health & safety strategy at the Takapau site, turning strategic priorities into actions that build capability, drive engagement and improve performance. Reporting to the Site Manager, the role leads a team of three and works closely with other practitioners and central support services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and promote a health‑and‑safety focused culture across the Takapau site.
• Manage, implement and communicate the health and safety framework, improvement initiatives and legislative requirements.
• Maintain the health and safety strategy to ensure employee wellbeing.
• Lead post‑serious‑incident investigations and manage outcomes.
• Monitor compliance across all health and safety functional areas.
• Refine and optimise the injury management process and ensure site‑wide adherence.

Required profile

• Extensive background in health & safety management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Level 6 degree in Health & Safety Management or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement health & safety policies for critical risk activities.
• Strong understanding of balancing safety and production demands.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills for influencing and negotiation.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities that align with company values.

What we offer

• Paid sick leave from the first day of employment.
• Subsidised health insurance.
• Confidential employee assistance covering career planning, financial advice and counselling.