Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Health & Safety Coordinator to join our Wairoa site in the sunny Hawkes Bay. Reporting to the Health and Safety Officer this role provides essential support in implementing AFFCOs Health and Safety Management System and ensuring our people remain healthy and safe at work.

This is a hands-on role where youll assist with incident response audits and proactive safety programmes while building strong relationships across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Health & Safety Officer in implementing AFFCO H&S Plans and programmes.
• Assist with incident reporting investigation and follow-up actions.
• Help coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Contribute to hazard identification risk assessments and monitoring of critical controls.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting site audits inspections and safety observations.
• Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives applying SafePlus cultural maturity principles.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to staff on H&S matters.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to building a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience qualifications and skills:

• Experience working in a high-risk environment (manufacturing processing or similar).
• A qualification in occupational health and safety or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Practical experience in hazard management incident reporting audits and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A proactive professional attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

• A supportive leadership team and direct mentoring from the Health and Safety Officer.
• Autonomy to manage a variety of day-to-day activities while contributing to site-wide initiatives.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications :

To ensure a safe workplace AFFCO engage in pre- employment medical checks and drug screening. By applying for this role you agree to undertake the necessary pre-employment screening. Please ensure you provide a current ID (such as a Drivers Licence or Passport).

Additional Information :

Come and join us and receive some amazing benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests dentist visits and much more through our amazing employee perks program.

Normal working hours are 40 - 45 hours per week. The annual salary is set between $80000 - $100000 dependent on relevant experience.

If you are looking for your opportunity with a large New Zealand owned and operated organisation in the primary industries then this is it apply online today!

Please note: You must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time