Health & Safety Business Partner (Dairy Manufacturing)

Location: On-site at the Hautapu site in Hamilton and North Waikato, New Zealand; some travel to multiple sites is required.

Company

hirify.global is a New Zealand farmer-owned dairy co-operative operating a dairy manufacturing site that produces protein, cheese, and other high-value dairy products.

What you will do

• Partner with operational leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety leadership and decision quality.
• Coach, challenge, and support leaders in translating Health, Safety and Wellbeing expectations into practical action.
• Use data, dashboards, and operational observations to identify emerging risks and strengthen critical controls.
• Lead incident and learning reviews and turn findings into lasting improvements.
• Build relationships with leaders, workers, and HSW specialists while supporting worker engagement and continuous improvement.
• Provide visible frontline Health and Safety leadership across multiple sites, including required travel.

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.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence decisions concerning critical risks and risk controls.
• Strong analytical capability, including interpreting data, trends, and operational signals for risk-based decisions.
• Ability to identify emerging risks, challenge thinking constructively, and drive practical improvements.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and confidence influencing without formal authority.
• Learning mindset, sound judgement, and courage to hold robust conversations when safety matters most.

Culture & Benefits

• Values include Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts.
• Fair and equitable pay with health and wellbeing programs, 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 workplace welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds; accessibility accommodations are available during the process.

Hiring process

• Applications close at midnight on 18 November 2026.
• Applicants needing accessibility support or accommodations should contact the recruiter.