Health, Safety

5 days ago

Dunsandel, New Zealand Synlait Full time

**About the role**

We are on the lookout for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to join our team based in our Dunsandel manufacturing site. You'll be stepping into a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, leading key projects, shaping culture and driving real impact across a diverse, high-performing site.

You’ll bring your strengths and expertise to support our people on their ‘Synlait Safe’ journey, with a focus on building capability through practical, solution-focused training and continuous improvement. This is a key role within our business, suited to either a seasoned Health and Safety professional or someone with operational experience in complex manufacturing or high-hazard environments.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

- Support the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing to implement the Synlait Safe strategy and annual plan throughout the business
- Lead the implementation of specific training programmes within your portfolio
- Provide expert advice and support to address specific hazards and risks across the business
- Champion change and culture transformation

This role calls for strong communication and engagement skills, a solid understanding of critical risk management, and the ability to provide impactful leadership to enhance safety and wellbeing performance.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for this role will require
- You will ideally have 3 to 5 years' experience in health and safety, with a background in safety systems, change leadership, and partnering.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or high hazard facility.
- A tertiary education in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, Post Grad or Diploma) is highly regarded in this role.
- Ability to build strong and enduring relationships.
- Strong working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) and Regulations.
- Project management experience is a plus.

**About us**

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is _Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World _

We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

**What we offer**:

- Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
- Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
- B Corp TM certified
- Social Club membership opportunities

**What's next?**

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

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