Project Health and Safety Manager - Project Koru

About the Company At Fonterra, we take pride in being a Co-operative that is created and owned by dairy farmers from Aotearoa New Zealand. Our rich history is rooted in the collaboration of farming families dedicated to sharing the natural goodness of our dairy products with the world. We value collaboration, innovation, and passion, which continue to guide our commitment to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk. Our products not only nourish our customers in New Zealand but also fulfill the needs of consumers around the globe with safe, high-quality ingredients. About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager for a fixed-term opportunity within our Whareroa Cool stores 1-8 replacement project, known as Project Koru. This two-year role, based at our Whareroa manufacturing site, offers a dynamic environment where you can enhance your health and safety career while making a significant impact on workplace safety. In this position, you will report directly to the Project Manager and will have the autonomy to shape the role according to your vision, bringing innovative ideas to the table. You will be responsible for enhancing team capabilities and guiding project staff in implementing best practices in Health and Safety. This role does not have direct reports. Your primary focus will be on the proactive management of risks, leading both strategic and tactical improvements, and elevating the business's understanding of health and safety procedures. As a trusted advisor, you will provide hands-on leadership and coaching to the project leadership team, driving continuous improvement and transformative change in our Health and Safety approach. Your daily responsibilities will include building effective relationships, sharing best practices, coaching and mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. About You We are looking for a candidate with strong technical health and safety knowledge, along with the ability to coach, guide, and influence staff in best practices. Ideally, you will have a background in construction or operations, with experience in process safety. You should be confident in presenting to large groups and have prior experience in people management or coaching. Your ability to build relationships will be crucial to your success in this role, and your resilience and proactive approach to managing expectations will be highly valued. Critical skills and experience required: - A relevant Health and Safety degree or diploma - Significant experience in construction HSE management - Experience in lead roles and conflict management - Technical health and safety management expertise, understanding process safety or experience in major hazard facilities - Ability to build trust across a diverse workforce and establish meaningful stakeholder relationships - Proven track record in fostering a high-performing team culture and project environment - Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a history of maintaining positive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders Our Story At Fonterra, we embrace Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, which gives us strength and purpose. Through Manaakitanga, we care for our people, ensuring that our farmers, employees, customers, and communities thrive. Kaitiakitanga reflects our commitment to sustainable farming, focusing on regenerating our farms and environment for future generations. We are dedicated to inspiring each other with career development opportunities and benefits that promote flexibility and balance to suit diverse lifestyles. Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can feel empowered to be themselves and perform at their best. If this sounds appealing to you, we invite you to join our family. Together, we can achieve great things. Apply Now! Please note that this role closes at midnight on Sunday, June 8, 2025.