Health & Safety Advisor

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you'll be a member of the site Senior Leadership Team and a visible, trusted safety partner across the Albany site. You'll work closely with the Quality Manager, Engineering, Operations and other site leaders to help shape safety priorities and influence business decisions. This is a hands-on opportunity to coach teams, strengthen safety ownership and improve how risk is managed in a practical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Partnering with leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety ownership and capability; Maintaining and continuously improving site HSE systems, standards and reporting; Leading audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions; Identifying critical risks and helping ensure effective, practical controls are in place; Supporting machinery safety, contractor management and environmental compliance; Coordinating HSE training, employee participation and the Site Health & Safety Committee; Building strong relationships across the site to turn improvement opportunities into action

Requirements

New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4) or a relevant equivalent qualification; At least three years' experience in a health and safety role, ideally within manufacturing or another operational environment; Strong working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and HSE management systems; An understanding of the application of, and compliance with, AS/NZS 4024 machinery safety standards; Experience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action management; The confidence to coach, influence and constructively challenge people at all levels; Clear communication, sound judgement and strong attention to detail; A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and genuine commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

Regular remuneration reviews; Staff discounts; Discounted Southern Cross health insurance; Free onsite parking; Annual flu vaccinations; Employee Assistance Programme; MyLearning development programmes, including leadership development and online learning; Career opportunities across the wider Pact Group