Health & Safety Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Health & Safety Coordinator to join our Wairoa site in the sunny Hawkes Bay. Reporting to the Health and Safety Officer, this role provides essential support in implementing AFFCO’s Health and Safety Management System and ensuring our people remain healthy and safe at work.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll assist with incident response, audits, and proactive safety programmes, while building strong relationships across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Health & Safety Officer in implementing AFFCO H&S Plans and programmes.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions.
• Help coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessments, and monitoring of critical controls.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives, applying SafePlus cultural maturity principles.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to staff on H&S matters.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to building a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, qualifications and skills:

• Experience working in a high-risk environment (manufacturing, processing, or similar).
• A qualification in occupational health and safety or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Practical experience in hazard management, incident reporting, audits, and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A proactive, professional attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

• A supportive leadership team and direct mentoring from the Health and Safety Officer.
• Autonomy to manage a variety of day-to-day activities while contributing to site-wide initiatives.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive remuneration package.