Occupational Health Nurse at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Te Aroha, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Injury Management, Rehabilitation, Health Monitoring, Drug Testing, Legislative Compliance, Administration, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Te Tūranga /About the Role: Silver Fern Farms Te Aroha is recruiting for an Occupational Health Nurse to join their team. This role is responsible for providing occupational health services, including first line injury treatment, rehabilitation and injury management, and health monitoring, to managers and staff, to ensure that short term injured employees are rehabilitated back to full health as quickly and efficiently as possible. You will also follow set procedures as agreed under the accredited employer programme with ACC, ensuring legislative and company policy and procedures are adhered to. Your previous experience means that you can understand and translate the jargon. Your days will vary depending on the needs of staff, but your approachable but firm nature will stay the same regardless of the tasks. This role reports into the Streamline Coordinator and is Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7am and 5pm, we can be flexible for the right candidate. Ōu Pūkenga /About You: * Registered Nurse or registered Comprehensive Nurse or Registered Enrolled Nurse * Experience in administration and tech savvy * Enjoy problem solving and tackle challenges with a positive mindset * Great communication skills, both written and verbal * Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and legislative compliance conditions and issues Your previous experience in nursing is essential. You know that being reliable, honest and able to communicate with people from all walks of life are non-negotiable attributes for a position like this. You have a certification to complete drug testing, or are willing to obtain. Te Ahurea /Why work at Silver Fern Farms? Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. ‘Goodness’ is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment. For you, we offer discounted staff meat sales, paid sick leave from the date of employment (no waiting for the 6-month anniversary required), and confidential employee assistance with career planning, financial advice and counselling. There’s the bonus of free on-site parking and uniform provided. Tono Mai /To Apply: If you are passionate excited at the prospect of joining one of New Zealand’s largest red meat exporters, apply today. We assess applications as they are received so don’t delay. Click on ‘Apply’ below to submit your application. Applications close 30 June 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.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational health services including first line injury treatment, rehabilitation, and health monitoring for staff. Ensure adherence to company policy and ACC accredited employer programme procedures to return injured employees to health efficiently.