About this role
Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you'll be a member of the site Senior Leadership Team and a visible, trusted safety partner across the Albany site. You'll work closely with the Quality Manager, Engineering, Operations and other site leaders to help shape safety priorities and influence business decisions.
This is a hands-on opportunity to coach teams, strengthen safety ownership and improve how risk is managed in a practical manufacturing environment. You'll have the scope to influence change, lead improvement and help ensure everyone goes home safe every day.
You'll be involved in:
Partnering with leaders and frontline teams to strengthen safety ownership and capabilityMaintaining and continuously improving site HSE systems, standards and reportingLeading audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actionsIdentifying critical risks and helping ensure effective, practical controls are in placeSupporting machinery safety, contractor management and environmental complianceCoordinating HSE training, employee participation and the Site Health & Safety CommitteeBuilding strong relationships across the site to turn improvement opportunities into actionYou'll be part of a collaborative site team where your ideas, judgement and visible presence can make a tangible difference to people and performance.
About you
You're a practical, credible safety professional who enjoys being where the work happens. You know how to build trust, ask the right questions and influence better outcomes without losing sight of operational realities.
You'll ideally bring:
A New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 4), or a relevant equivalent qualificationAt least three years' experience in a health and safety role, ideally within manufacturing or another operational environmentStrong working knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and HSE management systemsAn understanding of the application of, and compliance with, AS/NZS 4024 machinery safety standardsExperience with audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action managementThe confidence to coach, influence and constructively challenge people at all levelsClear communication, sound judgement and strong attention to detailA collaborative, solutions-focused approach and genuine commitment to continuous improvementYou'll be approachable and adaptable, comfortable moving between the shop floor and leadership conversations, and motivated by helping people take genuine ownership of safety.
What's in it for you?
There's plenty on offer beyond the role itself:
Permanent, full-time employmentRegular remuneration reviews and staff discountsDiscounted Southern Cross health insuranceFree onsite parking and annual flu vaccinationsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMyLearning development programmes, including leadership development and online learningCareer opportunities across the wider Pact GroupYou'll also have the opportunity to grow your HSE capability in a business where safety, manufacturing and continuous improvement are central to what we do.
At Pact Group, we want our people to be able to Grow Here, Thrive Here and Belong Here.
That means having opportunities to learn and progress, working in an environment where safety and wellbeing matter, and being part of a team where your contribution counts.
We're a diverse manufacturing business with operations and career opportunities that are broader than many people realise. Whether you're looking to deepen your HSE expertise, contribute to site-wide improvement or build towards your next career step, there's room to keep moving forward.
Further your world with Pact.
Ready for your next move?
If you're ready to use your HSE expertise to influence real outcomes, build capability and shape safer ways of working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply and follow the prompts. We'll be in touch if you're shortlisted.
Want to learn more about us? Visit the Pact Group Website.