Health & Safety Manager

We’re seeking an experienced Health & Safety leader to embed and shape behaviours to build a strong safety culture across our site-based operations in Te Puke and our orchard teams across the Bay of Plenty.

This is a unique safety leadership role in a values-based business, suited to someone who thrives on having their boots on the ground, building trust with workers, growing capability with leaders and teams, and turning health and safety strategy into everyday behaviours.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how safety, wellbeing, and leadership show up across our operations.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you’ll lead Health & Safety across our site-based operations and orchard teams, with a clear mandate to lift safety culture, strengthen leadership capability, and evolve how we think about safety.

You’ll be supported to think differently, to experiment, test new approaches, and use learning-focused language alongside a strong, reliable compliance foundation. This role is about moving beyond “rules and reports” to create systems and behaviours that genuinely keep people safe.

In this role you will lead the H&S team and the Site Security team, and you will:

• Provide visible, hands-on Health & Safety leadership
• Embed a strong HSMS and compliance framework
• Continuously improve how safety is led and experienced in line with our values
• Coach leaders and supervisors to own safety, build capability, and lead with confidence
• Use Safety-II principles to focus on learning, strengths, and what goes right, without losing rigour
• Lead incident investigations, learning reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build practical, fit-for-purpose risk management systems that work in real operations
• Partner with workers, contractors, and leaders to design safer ways of working
• Provide clear reporting, insights, and assurance to support good governance
• Champion wellbeing, a just culture, and smarter, simpler safety practices

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’re an experienced practitioner with the credibility to operate in complex environments. You understand that effective health and safety relies on both strong systems and practical leadership.

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation and HSMS
• Experience implementing and maintaining compliance frameworks, audits, and reporting
• Empathy and warmth, and the ability to build relationships
• Ability to work alongside leaders and teams to improve safety practices in real working environments
• An interest in learning-focused approaches to safety, alongside traditional risk management
• Experience investigating incidents and supporting corrective actions

You’ll likely hold a relevant Health & Safety qualification and professional membership (or be working towards this) with NZISM or a similar body. You may bring experience in organisational psychology or human factors. If you don’t meet every requirement but are committed to continuing to develop your practice, we still encourage you to apply.

Ngā painga | What’s on offer

We’re a values-led business, focused on respecting our people, working smarter, and we tread lightly. Health and safety is central to how we operate, not just as a compliance requirement.

We’re committed to providing a safe, fair, and inclusive workplace and to continuously improving how we support the wellbeing of Trevelyan’s people.

The package includes generous additional leave and health insurance, along with support for learning and development. You’ll have the tools and backing you need to do the job well in a site based environment. Location and hour flexibility is considered for the right candidate.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If this role aligns with your experience, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest.

For questions or to arrange a kōrero, contact Michelle Sheehan, Head of People and Culture via michelle.sheehan@trevelyan.co.nz.