• Flexible working your way, WFH options, bday leave, family friendly holiday closedown 
• Collaborative high-trust environment where initiative is welcomed 
• Make a difference in New Zealand's largest business sector – Agriculture 

 
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity 

Our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team is growing, creating a new opportunity to help shape health, safety and wellbeing across a varied and dynamic organisation.

Reporting to the General Manager, the position is based at our Christchurch Support Office in Burnside, however we’re open to location for the right person. Occasional national travel is required. 

In this role, you’ll coach and support operational leaders, deliver practical training and initiatives, and work across the business to strengthen health, safety and wellbeing. You’ll also help implement systems and projects that improve performance and build shared ownership for safety at all levels.

With 1300+ employees and 80+ sites across the motu, we offer huge variety. You’ll get to see the big picture, be on the tools, and influence from the ground up to senior leader level. Whether you’re writing SOPs or documentation, completing investigations, or coaching our leaders, you’ll do all whilst credibly influencing health and safety outcomes across Farmlands.

 
Mōhou ake | About you 
 

This role is suited to an experienced and practical safety professional with strong communication skills and a focus on positive outcomes. Key to your success will be:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a medium-to-large organisation with complex operational risk, supporting multiple sites, geographically dispersed teams, or national operations
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical and subject matter expertise to strengthen systems, build capability and deliver safety projects
• Proven communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust across a range of teams and working environments
• A pragmatic and proactive approach - collaborative, adaptable and focused on delivering meaningful results

Desirable:

• Experience leading wellbeing initiatives and/or injury management
• A tertiary qualification either in health and safety or other relevant field (e.g. law, science, education, commerce, etc.)

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits 

Amongst our benefits you'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working your way, paid birthday leave, and sick leave from Day 1
• Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
• Opportunity for Farmlands Card rewards
• Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner leave
• Reimbursed Professional Membership
• I Am Here and OCP
• Free parking at our Support Office 
• Close to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the road 
• Pet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to work 
  

Te Tono | How to apply 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa. 

Applications close:  15th June 2025

Note: we may consider applications prior to closing date - so get yours in early.

 Mō matou | About us 

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.