HSE Advisor

About the role

JDE Peet's, now part of Keurig Dr Pepper, is looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to support its manufacturing site in Otara and its head office in East Tamaki. The role works closely with the HSE Lead, leaders and frontline employees to deliver the health, safety and environmental strategy, and offers a chance to grow advisory and partnering capability.

Key responsibilities

• Support the HSE Lead in implementing the HSE strategy, annual plans and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Partner with leaders and employees to give practical HSE advice, coaching and guidance on everyday health, safety and environmental matters.
• Maintain the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), keeping documentation, processes and records current and compliant.
• Facilitate incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate workplace inspections, audits, hazard management and assurance activities.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes with leaders and external providers.
• Deliver and coordinate HSE training, toolbox talks, worker engagement and participation programmes.
• Monitor HSE performance data, identify trends and prepare reports.
• Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and site environmental objectives.

Required profile

• Experience in a Health, Safety and/or Environmental role.
• A qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.
• Valid unrestricted work visa; only candidates with legal right to work in New Zealand without restriction are accepted.

Required skills

• Understanding of health and safety frameworks, risk assessment and hazard management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coach, influence and support others.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Half a day off on your birthday.
• Medical insurance for you and your family, plus income protection and life insurance.
• Learning and development programs.
• Quarterly free staff boxes with coffee and tea brands and discounted staff purchases.