Group Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

As the Group Health Safety & Environmental Manager (HSE) youll be the driving force behind creating a safer and more sustainable future across NPDL. Youll lead the development and execution of our HSE Management System championing a safetyfirst mindset that protects our greatest assetour people. This isnt just a compliance roleits a leadership opportunity to embed HSE excellence into our diverse operational facilities throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Youll inspire a culture where safety is second nature partnering with leaders and teams at all levels to make it part of our everyday decisions and actions. Collaborating closely with our USbased parent company The Wonderful Company and our sister brands like FIJI Water youll ensure were aligned accountable and always improving. Youll bring your expertise and influence to the tableworking with sites in multiple countries supporting compliance with local legislation and shaping regional policies frameworks and standards that drive performance. Youll also engage our suppliers partners and customers to deliver an endtoend HSE focus that truly sets us apart.  There is also some travel to the Pacific Islands required in this role.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the charge in HSE strategy providing bold vision handson leadership and deep technical expertise to elevate safety across all NPDL sites and companies.
• Be the spark that ignites safety leadership and awareness at every level of the organization from frontline teams to the boardroom.
• Take command in critical moments lead initial responses to serious incidents and ensure swift effective action every time.
• Own the followthrough coordinate thorough investigations into incidents and hazards turning learnings into action.
• Implement critical risk controls that protect our people and operations across all countries we serve.
• Coach mentor and empower site leaders and teamsbringing best practices to life and building a culture of continuous safety improvement.
• Stay sharp track every update to HSE legislation across our geographies and ensure we stay ahead of the curve using data and insights to reduce incidents and strengthen our risk management approach.
• Be our eyes and ears on the ground assess environments equipment and processes to make sure were always operating safely and compliantly.
• Develop implement and update Safe Operating Procedures to manage risks and ensure team proficiency in safety while championing and evolving HSE policies for consistency and impact.
• Tell the safety story develop regular insightful reporting that brings HSE performance and opportunities to life.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring to the Table:

• A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable  and the drive to lead with purpose and professionalism.
• A natural safety championyou walk the talk lead by example and inspire a culture where safety is second nature in a multisite environment.
• A resilient gogetter thriving under pressure and always ready to tackle tough challenges headon.
• A master communicator and influencer with the ability to connect engage and win hearts and minds across all levels of the business.
• Proven leadership experience in senior HSE roles within logistics transport or other highrisk environmentsyoure no stranger to complexity or scale.
• Certifications in ICAM or similar incident investigation methodologies and the confidence to lead investigations that drive real change.
• A continuous improvement powerhouseyou question the status quo and proactively seek smarter safer and more effective ways of working.
• Sharp analytical skills with a knack for digging into the data pinpointing root causes and driving impactful corrective actions.
• Techsavvy and fluent in MS Office tools (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook)you use systems to tell compelling stories and keep everyone aligned.

This is a fulltime permanent role based in Auckland. In return we offer a challenging and stimulating environment. You will have the right to live and work in New Zealand at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or PreEmployment Drug Test.

Additional Information :

Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary bonus)
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility.
• Wonderful Giving () allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
• Wonderful Neighbour spend a day in the community helping with various service projects.
• Company focused on wellness and health.

If youre ready to drive meaningful change and take ownership of our global HSE journey we want to hear from you!

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