Health, Safety & Quality Lead

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Health & Safety Lead to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Seaview, Lower Hutt (also open to applications in Auckland as a secondary site is based in Auckland). Backed by a global organization, this business is recognized as a market leader within its industry and offers the stability of an international brand while maintaining a close-knit, supportive local team.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of Health & Safety and Quality across both the production facility and office environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture, improve quality systems, and influence positive change across the business.

If you're looking for a role where your ideas will be valued and you can genuinely shape the future of Health & Safety, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Health & Safety Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading Health & Safety and Quality initiatives across manufacturing and office operations.
• Developing, implementing and continuously improving Health & Safety systems, risk management processes and quality programmes.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Conducting workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Driving a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensuring employees and contractors are trained and compliant with company Health & Safety and Quality procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes and business performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the wider operation.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• A minimum of 2 years' Health & Safety experience within New Zealand.
• Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment (highly desirable).
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• The ability to influence, coach and build strong relationships across all levels of a business.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and driving positive change.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and permanent full-time
• This role is open to applicants based in both Wellington & Auckland
• Opportunity to build and enhance Health & Safety systems and make a genuine impact.
• Join a stable, globally backed organisation with strong long-term career opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development such as global programs and incentives to developing leaders
• Supportive team culture with regular staff events and recognition initiatives.
• Birthday leave and long service leave benefits.
• Permanent full-time opportunity & development opportunities in the long-run

If you are interested, please call Kieran on 0221226428 or email kpancha@adecco.co.nz

You must have valid working rights in New Zealand to apply for this role - we do not have accreditation or token available for AEWV applicants.

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