People & Safety Business Partner

Do you believe food should be good for you and the planet? Are you passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact through your work? Then you have come to the right place For over 40 years Ceres Organics has led the way in organic food, and we are on a mission to bring healing to the earth and humankind Here at Ceres, we talk the talk, we are a BioGro and B-Corp certified business and we have a strong commitment to our people and the planet. We believe that by simply choosing organic food, we can create positive change in the world through eliminating harmful chemicals in our food system and ensuring social and environmental sustainability. If you are wanting to work for a company that takes care of their people through well-being and development initiatives, and the planet, through ethical supply chain, products and core values, then look no further Join Ceres friendly People and Culture team as the People and Safety Business Partner on a 12- month maternity cover contract starting at the beginning of October. In this role you will be a key part in supporting the People and Culture function and will be partnering closely with the Distribution Centre team as well as other functions within Ceres Organics. This is a fast-paced and dynamic role with lots of variety where no two days are the same, if you are looking to work for a company that truly cares about its people you've found the right place **Responsibilities include**: People and Culture Business Partnering - Support the Head of People & Culture in bringing to life a People and Culture strategy that is focused on creating meaningful people experiences through our purpose led culture. - Establish and maintain effective relationships with front line managers. Support the development of managers to help build leadership capability. - Manage core operational HR practices including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, disciplinary processes, well-being initiatives, policy creation and review etc. - Support front line managers on all people related matters with sound advice that puts the person at the centre. - Provide advice to managers that is pragmatic and legislatively complaint in line with the Employment Relations Act 2000 and other relevant legislation in both NZ and AU. Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partnering - Collaborate with the Head of People and Culture in rolling out and implementing the HS&W strategy across the business. - Project manage and lead HS&W initiatives. - Manage and administer all H&S hazards, risks, incidents, accidents and near miss activity. Ensure Ceres H&S system is used to capture and report all H&S matters as required. Ensure SOPs are updated as required. - Provide advice and tools to help build HS&W awareness and capability in the relevant areas. - Conduct H&S audits and risk assessments of sites and workspaces as required. - Investigate incidents to find root causes and recommend corrective actions incorporating "Lessons Learned" and Toolbox Talks. **Skills and experience**: - Minimum 2 - 5 years' experience in an HR Advisor/ HR/H&S Business Partnering role. - Ideally you will have worked in a warehousing or operations environment, but this is not a deal breaker. - Must have experience in supporting health, safety and wellbeing. - Strong knowledge of relevant employment and H&S legislation in NZ. Knowledge of AU employment and H&S legislation would be a bonus. - Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize a diverse workload. - You love a challenge, keep calm under pressure, have a curious mindset and can work collaboratively. - Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, able to build trust with a range of stakeholders. **Why is Ceres a great place to work?** - Excellent staff discounts of Ceres Organics products (up to 40% off retail prices). - Flexible working arrangements and 1-day WFH per week. - Development opportunities through our Grow for Good development programme. - An Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family members. - Quarterly full team lunches to connect and spend time together. **Job Details**: Reference #6308Posted on24 Jun 2025Closes on31 Jul 2025 23:55Location(s)Auckland, Mt WellingtonExpertiseHealth & Safety, People & CultureJob level(s)Experienced 4-6 yearsWork arrangementContractor