Health, Safety

Job Description
About the role
Are you ready to make a real difference in a company that's redefining manufacturing excellence? We're on the lookout for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner who's passionate about creating a safer, healthier, and more empowered workplace. This is a
permanent role
based at either our
Mangere or Pokeno site
, with travel between sites as part of the adventure. Join us and help set the standard for what a great workplace can be

You'll be leading transformative projects, driving cultural change, and embedding practical, people-focused solutions that make a difference every day. You'll be a key player in our Synlait Safe journey, helping build capability and resilience across our high-performing sites.

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

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.

Skills And Experience
Whether you're a seasoned HSW professional or bring operational experience from complex, high-hazard environments this is your chance to step into a role where your voice matters and your impact is visible. 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.

• 3–5 years' experience in health and safety, with a strong foundation in safety systems and change leadership
• Experience in manufacturing or high-hazard environments
• A tertiary qualification in Health & Safety (NEBOSH, Post Grad, Diploma — all welcome)
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong, trusted relationships
• Solid knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and Regulations
• Bonus will be project management experience

About Us – The Synlait Spirit
Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that's
Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World.
Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You'll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference
means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it's in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we're driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

We
Move as One
by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

We feed the world's most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be
Right on the Mark
. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlait you'll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we're an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What's next? Apply now
Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.

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