Health & Safety Business Partner

**General Information**:

- Date Published
- 16-Jul-2025
- Advertising Ends
- 27-Jul-2025
- ID#
- 12490
- Role Type
- Quality & Safety
- Work Type
- Permanent Full-Time
- Workplace Type
- On-site
- Country
- New Zealand
- Location
- Hamilton & North Waikato

**Position Description**:

- Feel connected here: Our people are at the heart of everything we do, connected to the land and each other, creating goodness for generations. We are good together.
- Be inspired here: Be inspired to be better every day in a place that nurtures innovation, champions sustainability, and empowers you to help solve for a better future for all.
- Grow here: In our inclusive environment, you’ll be supported to develop your skills, explore new paths, and grow with purpose. Together, we’ll make every drop count.

**Our Co-operative**

**Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us**

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

**Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Business Partner - Nutrient Management to play a pivotal role in fostering a strong safety culture across a diverse operational environment, ranging from dairy and dry stock farming and cultivating to transport and by-product distribution.You will support implementation of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) plans, be responsible for monitoring activities and support the continuous improvement of health and safety practices to enable compliance, minimise risks, and promote employee well-being.- Collaborate with regional managers and the lead team to meet safety objectives.
- Analyse event trending and support the management of incidents and contractors within Health and Safety Management System.
- Conduct investigations and learning reviews to develop preventive measures.
- Plan and track HSW strategies across weekly, monthly, and quarterly timelines and present insights.
- Support regional and Business Unit teams by leading and supporting HSW plan activities.
- Review and adapt business HSW processes to align to diverse operational environments where required.
- Ability to learn and support the use of business digital support systems.
- Commit to travel across North and South Islands to support the business needs. This will be supported by a company vehicle.

**Mōu | About You**

We are seeking a practical, relationship-driven individual with a passion for HSW, a person who thrives in diverse environments and embraces challenges. You will excel in building meaningful connections, adapting to varied work environments, tailoring health and safety strategies and processes to align with unique operational needs.You will have:
- Strong collaborative skills to engage with stakeholders across varied levels.
- Ability to implement adaptive HSW strategies in diverse settings.
- Understanding HSW practices, ideally with the ability to adapt to a non-manufacturing environment.
- Analytical mindset to investigate and learn from incidents and trends to develop robust preventive measures.
- Willingness and ability to travel across North and South Islands.
- Experience in farming industry practices and heavy vehicle operations will be advantageous.

**Ngā Aura | Our Values**

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone - no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

**Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You**

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

- Fair and equitable pay
- Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
- Professional development opportunities
- Career growth support
- Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
- Employee recognition
- Support for community involvement and cultural connection

**To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers**

**Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities**
- At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

**Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities**
- At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, be inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values.
- Create goodne