HSEQ Manager, NZ

Vinarchy group.; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine allowance

Flexible Marlborough location

Go Beyond Day

Job summary

Vinarchy, a global wine company, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager, New Zealand, based in Marlborough with flexible working arrangements. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across HSEQ programs, ensuring NZ compliance and driving safety, sustainability and quality across the business.

Lead a team of five, partner with regulators and stakeholders, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and governance across NZ operations.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in HSEQ, sustainability, compliance or operational roles within manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture or wine industries.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety, environmental and quality frameworks with experience implementing management systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and influence stakeholders to deliver improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HSEQ leadership and support regional HSEQ initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand health and safety, environmental and food safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee injury management, incident investigations, risk reviews and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead strategic HSEQ projects and identify opportunities to improve operational, environmental and quality performance.
• Develop, coach and lead a high-performing HSEQ team, building capability and engagement across the function.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and represent Vinarchy with regulators, auditors and industry bodies.
• Drive governance, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across New Zealand sites.

Job description

About Us:

Vinarchy - Redefining wine.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine. Crafting extraordinary wines across Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, we manage the entire wine journey from grape to glass. Our portfolio includes some of the world's most recognised wine brands, supported by a team that is innovative, ambitious and focused on shaping the future of the category.

About the Role:

We have an opportunity for an experienced HSEQ leader to join Vinarchy as our HSEQ Manager, New Zealand. Reporting to the HSEQ Director and leading a team of five, this senior leadership role is responsible for delivering safety, environmental and quality outcomes across our New Zealand operations. Based in Marlborough with flexible working arrangements, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across HSEQ programs, ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation, industry standards and Vinarchy's global framework. You'll work closely with operational leaders, technical teams and global stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, strengthen capability and embed a culture of safety, sustainability and quality across the business.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic HSEQ leadership and support the development of regional HSEQ initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand health and safety, environmental and food safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee injury management, incident investigations, risk reviews and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead strategic HSEQ projects and identify opportunities to improve operational, environmental and quality performance.
• Develop, coach and lead a high-performing HSEQ team, building capability and engagement across the function.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and represent Vinarchy with regulators, auditors and industry bodies.
• Drive governance, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives across New Zealand si

What You'll Bring:

You're an experienced HSEQ leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. You bring a strong understanding of New Zealand regulatory requirements, a track record of leading high-performing teams, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex operational environment whilst driving a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement

• Significant leadership experience in HSEQ, sustainability, compliance or operational roles within manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture or wine industries.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety, environmental and quality frameworks, with experience implementing management systems and driving compliance outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and influence stakeholders to deliver business-wide improvement initiatives

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and creating opportunities to make a meaningful impact across our global business. You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Marlborough-based location with flexibility
• Go Beyond Day to support your local community
• Private Health Insurance discounts and annual flu vaccination program
• Employee Assistance Program and a range of employee discounts

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

Our Company Values

• Grow Together
• Integrity In Every Drop
• Own Our Impact
• Simplify To Amplify