Health & Safety Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Location: On-site at the Te Awamutu site, supporting Taupo and Southern Waikato operations in New Zealand; some travel between sites is required.

Company

hirify.global is a New Zealand dairy co-operative operating milk powder, butter and AMF manufacturing facilities.

What you will do

• Partner with operational leaders and frontline teams to strengthen Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership.
• Coach, challenge and support leaders in managing critical risks and applying effective controls.
• Use data, dashboards and operational observations to identify emerging risks and support proactive decisions.
• Lead high-quality incident and learning reviews and convert insights into lasting improvements.
• Build relationships across multiple sites and provide visible frontline Health and Safety leadership.
• Work with leaders, workers and HSW specialists to promote learning, open conversations and worker engagement.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, Risk Management, Occupational Health, Engineering, Human Factors or a related discipline, or active progress toward one.
• NZISM Professional Accreditation or an equivalent recognised Health and Safety certification.
• Experience providing Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice in operational or manufacturing environments.
• Experience coaching leaders and influencing decisions about critical risks and controls.
• Strong analytical, relationship-building and influencing skills, including the ability to challenge constructively.
• Availability to work on-site in Te Awamutu, support multiple sites and travel as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Fair and equitable pay.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including medical and mental health support.
• Professional development and career growth support.
• Work-life balance options, including flexible or hybrid working where possible.
• Employee recognition and support for community involvement and cultural connection.
• Inclusive environment welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and supporting accessibility needs.