EHS Advisor

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned EHS Advisor to join our Southern Region team based in Christchurch, supporting manufacturing, feed mill, hatchery, and agricultural operations. This role involves a comprehensive focus on Environment, Health, and Safety compliance across a diverse food production and agribusiness environment. You will collaborate closely with operational leaders and frontline staff to enhance capabilities, minimize risks, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster a progressive safety culture within several business units.

Key Duties

• Offer expert coaching, support, and guidance on EHS matters to operational leaders and employees.
• Execute EHS audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and reviews.
• Lead investigations into incidents, perform root cause analysis, and manage corrective actions.
• Deliver training on EHS topics and assist Health & Safety Representatives and site committees.
• Oversee Environmental Management Plans and ensure adherence to environmental consent requirements.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as wastewater, stormwater, emissions, waste management, and spill prevention.
• Investigate environmental incidents and non-compliances, ensuring effective resolution and preventative measures.
• Maintain detailed records for environmental compliance reporting.
• Support audits conducted by customers, regulators, and third parties.
• Drive processes related to risk assessment and Management of Change.
• Track and report on EHS performance metrics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with teams across all operations to identify hazards and improve EHS outcomes.
• Coordinate health monitoring, injury management, and rehabilitation programs; mentor users on the incident reporting system to ensure high-quality reporting and resolution closure.
• Provide backup support to the Regional EHS Manager as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• At least three years’ experience as an EHS Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor in a manufacturing setting.
• Holds the NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent recognized Health & Safety qualification.
• Certified as an ICAM Lead Investigator or possesses a comparable incident investigation credential.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety laws and practical risk management techniques.
• Proven experience leading workplace incident inquiries and implementing corrective solutions.
• Competence in overseeing environmental compliance including waste management, wastewater, stormwater, resource consents, and environmental monitoring.
• Experience in food manufacturing, feed milling, hatchery, agriculture, or similar high-risk industries.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and EHS management software.
• Holds a full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Registered or working toward registration with NZISM.
• Diploma-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related fields is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability managing environmental compliance in food manufacturing or processing environments is preferred.

Benefits and Culture

• Chance to impact diverse manufacturing and agribusiness sectors across the Southern region.
• An expansive role involving health, safety, and environmental stewardship responsibilities.
• Exposure to various operational environments including manufacturing, feed mill, hatchery, and agriculture.
• Leadership that supports development and embraces continuous improvement.
• Competitive remuneration along with opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical and life insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on company products.