HSE Advisor

Lactalis New Zealand; Papakura; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Career development

Collaborative culture

Safety focus

Job summary

Lactalis New Zealand is seeking a hands-on HSE professional to lead health, safety and environmental initiatives across a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will partner with site leaders and frontline teams to embed practical, risk-based HSE solutions and drive continuous improvement.

You will monitor live events, assist with investigations, coach leaders, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while contributing to a safe, sustainable workplace across Auckland sites.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ practical HSE experience.
• A recognised New Zealand health and safety qualification or equivalent competency.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, critical controls, incident investigations, inspections, audits and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders, workers and Health and Safety Representatives to strengthen HSE ownership and embed practical, risk‑based solutions.
• Monitor and respond to live HSE events, leading investigations that identify root causes, control weaknesses and actions to prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate risk assessments and verify critical controls across high‑risk work, contractor activities, logistics, process safety and plant changes.
• Coach and mentor leaders and frontline teams, translating HSE requirements into clear, practical and sustainable site practices.
• Support environmental, energy and regulatory compliance through monitoring, inspections, audits, accurate record‑keeping and corrective‑action follow‑through.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Influence without authority

Safety mindset

Education

NZ health and safety qualification

Job description

Lactalis New Zealand, formerly known as Fonterra Brands NZ, is now proudly part of the Lactalis Group.

Here in Aotearoa, New Zealand, we employ more than 1,000 people across four manufacturing sites, two distribution centres and our corporate head office. Together, we produce some of the country’s most loved dairy brands, including Anchor, Fresh’n Fruity, Mainland and Kāpiti.

Our business also includes NZ New Milk, a specialised nutrition and infant formula manufacturer that produces premium products for global markets. We manufacture high-quality dairy products enjoyed by Kiwis here in New Zealand and consumers around the world.

Lactalis is a French family‑owned business and the world’s largest dairy company. With a presence in 50 countries, employing around 90,000 people and a range of 2,000 dairy products. Lactalis is committed to contributing to the health and well‑being of consumers around the world every day.

Our passionate and talented team is dedicated to nurturing the future of dairy, unlocking new opportunities and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative and supportive HSE team where you’ll work closely with site leaders and frontline teams to strengthen health, safety and environmental performance in a fast‑paced, 24/7 operational environment. With exposure across manufacturing, process safety and supply chain, you’ll enjoy plenty of variety while making a visible impact on site and contributing to wider national HSE projects. In addition to this you will:

• Partner with operational leaders, workers and Health and Safety Representatives to strengthen HSE ownership and embed practical, risk‑based solutions
• Monitor and respond to live HSE events, leading investigations that identify root causes, control weaknesses and actions to prevent recurrence
• Facilitate risk assessments and verify critical controls across high‑risk work, contractor activities, logistics, process safety and plant changes
• Coach and mentor leaders and frontline teams, translating HSE requirements into clear, practical and sustainable site practices
• Support environmental, energy and regulatory compliance through monitoring, inspections, audits, accurate record‑keeping and corrective‑action follow‑through

About You

You’re a credible and approachable HSE professional who enjoys being visible on site, building trusted relationships and helping others take ownership of safety and environmental outcomes. You bring sound judgement, a practical mindset and the confidence to work independently, challenge respectfully and bring the wider team together when needed. In addition to this, you will have:

• At least three years’ practical HSE experience, ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing or another high‑risk operational environment
• A recognised New Zealand health and safety qualification or equivalent practical competency
• Experience supporting risk assessments, critical controls, incident investigations, inspections, audits and corrective actions
• Strong coaching, communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence timely action without direct authority
• A flexible, outcomes‑focused approach and the ability to balance safety and environmental priorities in a complex 24/7 operation

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture where your contribution makes a real impact
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation and sustainability
• Flexible working arrangements where possible

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Lactalis NZ, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.