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Group Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

NPDL

Auckland, Auckland

Category Engineering Jobs

Job Description As the Group Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (HSE), youll be the driving force behind creating a safer, and more sustainable, future across NPDL. Youll lead the development and execution of our HSE Management System, championing a safety-first mindset that protects our greatest assetour people. This isnt just a compliance roleits a leadership opportunity to embed HSE excellence into our diverse operational facilities throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Youll inspire a culture where safety is second nature, partnering with leaders and teams at all levels to make it part of our everyday decisions and actions. Collaborating closely with our US-based parent company, The Wonderful Company, and our sister brands like FIJI Water, youll ensure were aligned, accountable, and always improving. Youll bring your expertise and influence to the tableworking with sites in multiple countries, supporting compliance with local legislation, and shaping regional policies, frameworks and standards that drive performance.

Youll also engage our suppliers, partners, and customers to deliver an end-to-end HSE focus that truly sets us apart. There is also some travel to the Pacific Islands required in this role. What You Will Do: Lead the charge in HSE strategy - providing bold vision, hands-on leadership, and deep technical expertise to elevate safety across all NPDL sites and companies.

Be the spark that ignites safety leadership and awareness at every level of the organization - from frontline teams to the boardroom. Take command in critical moments - lead initial responses to serious incidents and ensure swift, effective action every time. Own the follow-through - coordinate thorough investigations into incidents and hazards, turning learnings into action.

Implement critical risk controls that protect our people and operations across all countries we serve. Coach, mentor, and empower site leaders and teamsbringing best practices to life and building a culture of continuous safety improvement. Stay sharp - track every update to HSE legislation across our geographies and ensure we stay ahead of the curve, using data and insights to reduce incidents and strengthen our risk management approach.

Be our eyes and ears on the ground - assess environments, equipment, and processes to make sure were always operating safely and compliantly. Develop, implement, and update Safe Operating Procedures to manage risks and ensure team proficiency in safety, while championing and evolving HSE policies for consistency and impact. Tell the safety story - develop regular, insightful reporting that brings HSE performance and opportunities to life.

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