National Health

17 hours ago

Wellington, New Zealand Buscojobs Full time
National Health & Safety Business Partner

Aviagen is looking for a full-time National Health & Safety Business Partner based in New Plymouth, Taranaki .

Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the HR Manager, you will work closely with the business to embed a culture of care, compliance, and continuous improvement in Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of health and safety strategies across our New Zealand poultry operations.
  • Engage and influence teams at all levels to foster a proactive safety culture.
  • Utilise data analytics to drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
  • Ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation and industry standards.
  • Reviewing and improving existing safety systems to ensure compliance with legislation and proposing enhancements to foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and appreciation for the benefits of improved health and safety practices.
  • Delivering leadership programs to promote strong safety practices across all levels.
  • Analysing data to identify risks and opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Organising injury prevention, management, and workplace assessments in collaboration with our Occupational Health partners and support services.
  • Conducting audits, investigations, and emergency preparedness drills.
  • Driving cultural change and fostering proactive safety leadership.
  • Ability to travel quarterly to Australia or as required.
What We Need From You

To qualify, you will need a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety and a minimum of 3 years experience in a health and safety role , ideally within a multi-site or distributed environment. Strong working knowledge of legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks is essential, along with demonstrated experience in:

  • Conducting workplace safety audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
  • Writing health and safety training material and mentoring teams to build safety capability and culture.
  • Leading cultural change initiatives to improve safety practices across an organisation.
  • Incident investigation and management, including methodologies like ICAM.
  • Preparing and presenting proposals for safety-related improvements to senior leadership.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

  • Designing and delivering engaging safety training and workshops.
  • A proactive approach to compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Strong data analysis skills to drive evidence-based decision-making.
  • Change management experience in building accountability and improving safety culture.
  • Familiarity with the poultry or agricultural industry (not essential but advantageous).

As our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills , a collaborative and hands-on approach , and the ability to influence and engage at all levels. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively will also set you up for success.

Salary & Benefits

In return for your hard work, you will receive an attractive salary circa $110,000 - $135,000 (depending on skills and experience) PLUS additional benefits including:

  • Performance bonus: 5% annual incentive based on achieving targets.
  • Company vehicle: Available for work use only.
  • Relocation assistance/sponsorship (for the right candidate).
  • Health insurance.
  • A picturesque job location in the beautiful Taranaki region.
  • A positive, inclusive team culture and the opportunity to work in a thriving, sustainable industry.
  • A dynamic, diverse work environment that brings new challenges and variety every day.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and the campaign will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role that contributes to a thriving industry and shapes the future of health and safety, we encourage you to Apply Now

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