Compliance Manager

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Westport; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking a part-time Compliance Manager to lead workplace safety and food safety initiatives. You will implement health and safety systems, oversee the Food Control Plan, and train staff to meet legislative requirements.

You will ensure accurate records, support return-to-work processes, and promote a positive safety culture. The role reports to the Owner Operator and is 30 hours per week, with hours discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Programme experience and training.
• Strong computer skills with spreadsheets and reporting.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of initiative and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety systems.
• Oversee the Food Control Plan, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Engage and train staff and stakeholders in health and safety and food safety practices.
• Support employee return-to-work processes following injury or illness.
• Maintain accurate safety and food safety records.
• Provide timely information and training materials to department managers and store owners.
• Promote a strong safety culture and positive work environment.
• Adhere to store policies and contribute to team wellbeing.

Skills

Food Safety Programme

Spreadsheets

First Aid Certificate

Time management

Decision making

Tools

Spreadsheets

Reporting

Job description

Compliance Manager – Part-Time

Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and positive workplace? We are seeking a dedicated Compliance Manager to lead our workplace safety and food safety initiatives. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our store meets all legislative requirements and fosters a positive culture of safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety systems.
• Oversee the Food Control Plan, ensuring compliance with Foodstuffs South Island and external standards.
• Engage and train staff and other stakeholders in health and safety and food safety practices.
• Support employee return-to-work processes following injury or illness.
• Maintain accurate safety and food safety records.
• Provide timely information and training materials to department managers and store owners.
• Promote a strong safety culture and positive work environment.
• Adhere to store policies and contribute to team wellbeing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Food Safety Programme experience and training.
• Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, reporting).
• First Aid Certificate.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of initiative and commitment.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication with staff and customers.
• Relationship building and teamwork.
• Decisive and sound decision-making.
• Accountability and integrity.
• Courage to challenge and improve processes.

This role reports directly to the Owner Operator. This role is based on a 30 hour a week roster with hours to be discussed at the interview.

Applications close on 25th October 2026.