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?
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.
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