Health, Safety & Quality Lead

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Health & Safety Lead to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Seaview, Lower Hutt (also open to applications in Auckland as a secondary site is based in Auckland). Backed by a global organization, this business is recognized as a market leader within its industry and offers the stability of an international brand while maintaining a close-knit, supportive local team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of Health & Safety and Quality across both the production facility and office environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety culture, improve quality systems, and influence positive change across the business. If you're looking for a role where your ideas will be valued and you can genuinely shape the future of Health & Safety, this is an opportunity worth exploring. What You’ll Be Doing As the Health & Safety Lead, your responsibilities will include: Leading Health & Safety and Quality initiatives across manufacturing and office operations. Developing, implementing and continuously improving Health & Safety systems, risk management processes and quality programmes. Providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on Health & Safety legislation and best practice. Conducting workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Driving a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement. Ensuring employees and contractors are trained and compliant with company Health & Safety and Quality procedures. Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, quality outcomes and business performance. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the wider operation. What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring: A minimum of 2 years’ Health & Safety experience within New Zealand. Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation. Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment (highly desirable). Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations. The ability to influence, coach and build strong relationships across all levels of a business. Excellent organisational and time management skills. A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and driving positive change. What’s on Offer Competitive salary dependent on experience and permanent full-time This role is open to applicants based in both Wellington & Auckland Opportunity to build and enhance Health & Safety systems and make a genuine impact. Join a stable, globally backed organisation with strong long-term career opportunities. Ongoing training and professional development such as global programs and incentives to developing leaders Supportive team culture with regular staff events and recognition initiatives. Birthday leave and long service leave benefits. Permanent full-time opportunity & development opportunities in the long-run You must have valid working rights in New Zealand to apply for this role - we do not have accreditation or token available for AEWV applicants. By applying for this job, you confirm you have read https://www.adecco.com/en-nz/privacy-policy and consent to the Collection Statement located via https://www.adecco.com/en-nz/collection-statement By proceeding, you agree to receive marketing e-mails from The Adecco Group and acknowledge you can opt out at any time. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr