Position Snapshot

Location: Parnell, Auckland
Duration: Full time, Permanent 
2+ years’ experience in a similar role

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Fantastic Opportunity currently exists for Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor to join our corporate office in Parnell, Auckland. This role will inspire and advise excellence in safety, health and environmental sustainability across head office and commercial roles, including field-based employees nationally.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Head of Safety, key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Partner with leaders to create a compelling understanding/awareness of the Nestlé SHE values and inspire engagement in a strong safety culture.
• Identify local SHE priorities, current & future challenges and opportunities for change for 'Beyond Operations' in New Zealand. 
  In partnership with the AU SHE Manager, co-develop a holistic strategy and implementation plan, aligned with Oceania priorities & objectives.
• Support ongoing management of application of the Nestlé Integrated Management System (NIMS) and other Group SHE Standards. Ensure adherence to all company principles & policies.
• Build competency through effective training and coaching of managers and employees to help them take ownership and accountability, informed by training needs assessment.
• Support head office in the development of environmental strategies to minimise waste to landfill.
• Co-ordinate internal & external resources to ensure delivery of high quality and efficient SHE support, e.g. medical assessments, health promotion and surveillance, training.
• Provide effective management of accident compensation cases for office and field-based employees.
• Engage with relevant external stakeholders (e.g. local regulators, local NGOs) on SHE topics to build strategic, long-term relationships.
• Participate in relevant external forums, aligned with SHE strategy, to benchmark with other companies, and share best practices.

What will make you successful

You will have a strong demonstrated experience in Safety, Health & Environment areas and will have:

• Tertiary qualification in safety, health and/or environmental areas or related field.
• Take ownership of SHE and driven change through personal leadership.
• Analyse complex problems to identify multiple root causes.
• Influence behavioural change in a team/department.
• Translated policies & standards into practical action plans.
• Experience coaching individuals and teams in different environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through others
• Strong understanding of SHE legislation and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with different organisational levels.
• Taken proactive approach to anticipate issues or improve current practices.
• Demonstrated passion for people, consumers, products and community and displays a caring attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to keeping people safe and to protecting the environment.
• The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights  

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at https://www.nestle.co.nz/jobs to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé New Zealand Home or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!