Health & Safety Advisor

LIC has been providing innovative farming solutions for over 100 years, and today, we’re proudly NZ’s leading agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We are a part of a wider NZ Inc. and play a key role in driving economic growth in NZ. We’re actively shaping the future of agriculture, with a commitment to providing world-renowned genetics and technology products that empower dairy farmers to create sustainable and profitable farms.

Based in Hamilton, with several NZ sites and international offices in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, we provide world-renowned genetics and technology products, empowering dairy farmers to create more sustainable and profitable farms.

About The Role

The role reports to the Health, Safety & Environment Manager and you will support the continuous improvement of LIC’s safety performance and ensure compliance with H&S legislation. You will support a positive safety culture and raise safety awareness. Some of your key focus areas include:

• Support the implementation of the LIC Health & Safety strategy in all LIC business units.
• Support the development and implementation of Business Unit Health & Safety plans.
• Provide H&S advice to managers in LIC’s business units that align with good practice, LIC’s policies and processes, and overall business objectives.
• Actively support, educate and train managers and employees on the management of workplace risks.
• Lead and/or support risk control verifications and incident investigations.
• Conduct H&S compliance audits across LIC’s business units, educate employees throughout to ensure understanding, and guide managers on how to address any shortcomings identified during audits.
• Attend and/or monitor H&S committee and other relevant safety meetings.
• Act as subject matter expert in the use of LIC’s electronic health & safety management platform.

About You

We are seeking a quality-focused individual with good technical skills who can act as a credible source of H&S information. To be successful at LIC means you’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive, fast-paced, busy environment and you’ll be adaptable to change. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team of dedicated professionals and be able to deliver a professional approach when working with a wide array of internal and external customers. You will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Significant knowledge of current health & safety legislation and practices.
• A good understanding of relevant H&S standards such as ISO 45001 or the ACC Accredited Employer Programme H&S standard.
• Strong training and presentation skills.
• Great organisation and time management skills.
• Experience in agriculture or other primary industries (desirable, but not essential).

In return

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive some great benefits including:

• Extra leave days
• Flexible working options
• Discounted health, life, income and disability insurance
• Access to our employee shares scheme
• Wellbeing discounts
• Free onsite parking
• Our Hamilton office is located in a park-like setting, with a tennis court, swimming pool, and onsite café!