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Farmlands Co-operative Society
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Performance Specialist (Fixed Term) People & Safety (HR)
Christchurch
FULL TIME
October 15, 2024
13 month fixed term (Jan 25 – Feb 26)
Collaborative high-performing team that welcomes initiative and autonomy
Flexible working, free parking, birthday leave, family friendly holiday closedowns
Mō matou | About us
At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa, our vision is to be the go-to for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.
As New Zealand's largest rural co-operative we have an annual turnover of more than $2.5 billion, with over 1300 staff in 80+ locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, animal nutrition, ecommerce, distribution and agronomy, to name a few.
Our purpose is to enable improved profitability and productivity for NZ farmers and growers, and we’ve been doing exactly that for over 60 years.
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
Covering parental leave for 13 months, this full-time fixed term role is based our Christchurch Support Office in Burnside.
Reporting to the General Manager - Health, Safety & Wellbeing, your primary focus is HSW performance. You’ll be our safety reporting system SME and be immersed in:
Producing logical HSW content to engages and motivate a range of audiences – including reports, training documentation, SOP’s, internal communications
Managing the safety reporting system, building on and advancing existing product
Reporting on HSW data analytics and systems
Collaborating and influencing across the business to coach leaders and draw out expert information from internal SMEs
Building HSW competencies
You’ll have huge variety in the role and be responsible for a portfolio of BAU Specialist work. You’ll get to see the big picture, be on the tools, and influence from the ground up to senior leader level. Whether you’re writing SOPs or documentation, completing investigations or coaching our leaders, you’ll do all whilst credibly influencing health and safety outcomes across Farmlands.
Mōhou ake | About you
If understanding system logic, honing processes and creating professional HSW content spins your wheels – this is the role for you!
Key to your success will be:
Experience as a safety professional in a medium-large organisation with complex operational risk and safety requirements
A proven ability to positively influence change in health, safety, and wellbeing culture
Experience leveraging technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to deliver outcomes and strengthen HSW capability across the business
Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Resilience, initiative, and the ability to work at pace
Highly regarded:
Experience managing or administering an electronic health and safety reporting system
A tertiary qualification in HSW or related area
You’ll enjoy the role if you’re analytical and methodical but can flex with the unexpected. You’ll need to be calm under pressure, have business acumen, and a growth mindset. You’ll do your best if you have a focus on user experience and enjoy collaborating on your work.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
You’ll join a close-knit high-performing HSW team who enjoy a bit of banter. You’ll work alongside two HSW Specialists and a Coordinator and sit within in our wider People & Safety team.
Our achievements in the past 12 months range from introducing a nationwide mental health and wellbeing programme to the build and implementation of a new state the art health and safety management system. The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is always our first priority and we’re united in creating a culture where Farmlanders can thrive and feel safe and valued.
You’ll receive:
Competitive remuneration package
Flexible working your way
Ra whānau - paid birthday leave
Opportunity to buy annual leave
Sick leave from Day 1
Access to training through our online library - The Greenhouse
Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
Free parking at our Support Office
Pet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to work
Close to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the road!
Te Tono | How to apply
Fire through your CV and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa.
Applications close: 3 November 2024.
Team
People & Safety (HR)
Role
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Locations
Christchurch Support Office
Employment type
Full-time
Job Type
Fixed Term - full-time
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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