Health & Safety Advisor at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

, Gisborne, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Incident Learning, Risk Assessment, System Management, Health & Safety Legislation, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Training Development, Commercial Acumen, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga /About the Role: Silver Fern Farms Waitotara is offering a permanent opportunity for a motivated professional to lead health and safety practices at our site. We welcome candidates with experience in the primary industry or food processing sector, or those with transferable skills from hands‑on roles who will feel confident in a factory environment. You’ll need to step in quickly, supporting your team while helping them grow. As Health & Safety Advisor, you will embed best practice across the site, including incident learning, risk assessments, system management, supporting Health & Safety Representatives, education initiatives, and reporting to site management. Acting as the key link between our corporate health and safety team and the site, you’ll ensure strong communication and collaboration to drive positive change. This role is vital to maintaining compliance with current legislation while fostering a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing for everyone onsite. Success will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build trusted relationships, and the confidence to influence and lead effectively. Ōu Pūkenga /About You: * Tertiary qualification in H&S (or a related field) * 2-3 years of practical experience in the field * Can lead and promote a health and safety focused culture across site. * Can provide leadership and advice to site management and staff in relation to H&S matters. * Demonstrates knowledge and practical application of risk assessment methodologies to support effective decision making. * Strong training capability and ability to develop resources * Ability to engage with people at all levels, to empower others and willingness to learn and develop personally * Commercial acumen * Computer literacy - proficiency in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel), databases and systems Bring your energy and commitment to driving positive change! Join us in shaping a safer, stronger workplace. Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms? * Be part of a supportive, and fun team * Opportunity to work with industry leaders * Career progression – Plenty of room to development & gain skills * Discounted meat sales – Help feed your whanau This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for the challenge of working for a large progressive company that supports career development. Tono Mai /To Apply: Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. Applications close 26 May 2026. Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us. You can see more about our commitments to our people and their work by visiting our Belong Here webpage: https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here [https://careers.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/belong-here]

Responsibilities

Lead health and safety practices at the Waitotara site, focusing on risk assessments, incident learning, and system management. Act as the primary link between corporate H&S and site operations to ensure legislative compliance and a positive safety culture.