Te Tūranga / About the Role

We're looking for a motivated and people-focused Health & Safety Coordinator to join our Finegand team in Balclutha.

This role is ideal for someone in the early stages of their Health & Safety career, with around one year of experience or exposure to workplace safety. You may currently be a Health & Safety Representative, actively involved in a Health & Safety Committee, or looking to build on your existing safety knowledge and grow your career in this field.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be visible on site, building relationships, supporting our people, and helping create a positive safety culture. Working closely with managers and employees, you'll support health and safety initiatives, coordinate investigations and reporting, maintain H&S systems, and contribute to continuous improvement activities that help keep our people safe and well.

Shift Pattern: This is a day shift role with some night shift requirement. Your hours will generally be Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, however some flexibility may be required between 8:00am and 10:00pm. Appropriate notice will be provided for any changes to your working pattern.

Te Mahi / Key Responsibilities

Support safety initiatives - assist with the coordination and delivery of health and safety programmes, projects, and continuous improvement activities across the site.
Champion safe work practices - help ensure health and safety procedures are followed and support compliance with company and legislative requirements.
Investigate and improve - coordinate incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities to support positive safety outcomes.
Build strong relationships - work alongside leaders and employees to provide practical health and safety support and guidance.
Promote wellbeing - contribute to initiatives that support a safe, healthy, and engaged workforce.
Maintain systems and reporting - manage health and safety records, documentation, reporting requirements, and digital systems.

Ōu Pūkenga / About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces and is ready to continue building their career in Health & Safety.

You'll bring:

Around one year of Health & Safety experience, or experience in a role with significant exposure to workplace safety, compliance, risk, or wellbeing.
A genuine passion for health, safety, and supporting people.
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Confidence using Microsoft Office, databases, and digital systems.
The ability to think on your feet, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities.
A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement focus.
The confidence to build positive working relationships and influence others through a practical and collaborative approach.
A Level 4 Health & Safety qualification, or a willingness to work towards one (we would love to support you!)

We know great candidates don't always tick every box. If you have a solid foundation in Health & Safety, a willingness to learn, and the desire to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Te Ahurea / Why Work at Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms is all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. That goodness is reflected in the work our people do, the skill of our farmers, and the care we show our communities, animals, and environment.

For you, we offer:

Discounted staff meat sales
Paid sick leave from day one
Subsidised health insurance
Confidential employee assistance programme (career planning, financial advice, counselling)
Free on-site parking
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Support to continue growing your Health & Safety career

Tono Mai / To Apply

If you're passionate about people, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a positive difference in workplace health and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're already working in Health & Safety or are ready for the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to develop your skills while helping create a safer workplace for our people.

Apply today. We assess applications as they are received, so don't delay.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Come and create goodness with us.