People And Safety Manager

Significant Business
Pivotal Leadership Role
South Canterbury Based - Lifestyle Opportunity
Oceania Dairy Limited (ODL)is a wholly owned subsidiary of Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, China’s largest dairy producer, listed on the Shanghai stock exchange. Employing over 380 team members, the $650 million state of the art Glenavy processing plant has been designed for the production of nutritional milk powder and liquid milk for export markets. For more information visit www.oceaniadairy.co.nz. Located in South Canterbury, Glenavy is 20 minutes’ scenic drive from Oamaru and 40 minutes from Timaru and offers an unparalleled lifestyle with great outdoor activities and attractions. For more information on the region visit www.southcanterbury.org.nz or www.waitaki.govt.nz
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, this Glenavy based role will lead the People and Safety functions including the development and implementation of Human Resource, Organisational Development and Safety strategies, policies and practices that support the delivery of key business outcomes.
As a senior leader you will champion HR systems, policies and procedures ensuring the effective development and implementation of operational human resources including overseeing the recruitment, engagement and learning and developmental programmes while fostering a collaborative and enabling culture. In addition, you will provide effective leadership to a team of seven including a H&S Manager.
Skills and Experience
This role requires an experienced leader with substantial human resource and commercial experience at an operational and strategic level. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, build relationships effectively and be able to influence in a consultative manner. You will have extensive experience collecting and analysing data, and utilising technology to empower the HR function. You will be professional and a goal orientated problem solver, acting as a trusted advisor, fostering an inclusive service driven and safety led culture. A relevant qualification and experience in a similar role are essential.