Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner Ravensdown LtdOccupational Health & Safety (Human Resources & Recruitment)If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?Smarter farming for a better New Zealand TMAbout the Company:Ravensdown is a farmer owned co-operative within the agricultural sector. We exist to help our farmers optimise soil fertility and productivity to run their businesses in a profitable and sustainable way with a focus on lowering environmental impact. Beyond fertiliser, we provide nutrient management services, technical advice and essential farm inputs delivered how, where and when they are needed by our customers.About the Role:Reporting into the South Island based National Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner to partner on the health, safety and wellbeing at our Napier Works production and distribution site. You will be responsible for implementing the Ravensdown systems and processes on site. You will form part of the broader Ravensdown HS&W team and assist with the development and continued forward movement of HS&W initiatives within the company. You will train, develop and partner with the local site team so that health, safety and wellbeing continues to be at the forefront of everything we do. You will also identify, manage, and review the risks and controls associated with health, safety and wellbeing on site. This is a dynamic role, which will be best filled by a dynamic person. The successful candidate will need to build collaborative relationships with onsite and offsite staff. You will assist with, and at times lead, companywide and site wide initiatives as part of the broader Ravensdown HS&W Team. Note that some travel will be required for this role.Key Responsibilities:You will ensure compliance with applicable H&S legislationMentor and coach the site Leadership team, as well as all members of staffManage H&S risks and controls that are associated with being on a manufacturing siteInfluence and encourage change of patterns and behaviours when it comes to HS&WConduct analysis, monitoring and reporting to site Leadership team and the National HS&W Manager as requestedLead and develop projects that will increase HS&W impacts throughout the businessCommunicate openly and frequently with key related stakeholdersAbout You:You will be an experienced, senior health, safety and wellbeing professional who can gain credibility with your knowledge, skillset and ability to build sound relationships. You will enjoy being the HS&W expert on site and thrive in managing the associated risks of a manufacturing plant. You will enjoy working closely with operational partners to solve problems and support the local workforce. You will enjoy researching new ways of working and be able to effectively collaborate with the Ravensdown HS&W team to plan implementation where warranted. You will work well as part of a larger team of HS&W peers, being available for collaboration and seeking opportunities to align between your location and the other works sites.Ideal Skills & Experience:At least 5 years' experience working full time in a health and safety advisor or business partner role.Experience working in a senior Business Partner or Advisor style role preferredStrong working knowledge and experience of current health and safety legislationProblem solving skills and risk assessment experience using data and methodologiesRelationship management skillsExperience leading incident investigations (preferably with ICAM experience)Ability to build credibility and influence across all levels of the business.High level of emotional intelligence and the ability to work successfully on long term projectIn return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances, phone, laptop, and company clothing allowance, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.How to Apply:Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover letter to Brent Elder, National Health, Safety & Wellbeing ManagerApplications close on 22 March 2024.Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
