Work Health and Safety Coordinator

Sanitarium Health Food Company; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanitarium Health Food Company in New Zealand is seeking a part-time WHS Coordinator to support administration and continuous improvement of our WHS systems. You will coach staff and leaders, ensuring safe and compliant operations across sites.

In this role you will maintain documentation, support WHS software, and partner with stakeholders to drive engagement, adherence to legislation, and proactive safety improvements in our supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety, compliance, or related coordination role.
• Understanding of WHS legislation, compliance requirements, and training programmes.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence building relationships and working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience developing or maintaining policies, procedures, or standard operating procedures.
• A proactive approach and genuine passion for workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage WHS training programmes, registrations, and records.
• Support employees and leaders with WHS advice, guidance, and coaching.
• Maintain and improve WHS systems, processes, and documentation.
• Assist with WHS audits, inspections, investigations, and reporting.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate WHS committee activities, emergency wardens, first aiders, and permit issuers.
• Administer and support WHS software systems, ensuring strong user engagement and compliance.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor legislative changes and emerging safety trends.
• Assist in managing site risks, hazards, and compliance requirements across supply chain operations.

Job description

The Company

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is New Zealand owned and produces New Zealand’s leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and New Zealand’s favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

About the role

This role plays a key part in the administration and continuous improvement of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) systems and processes. You will provide coaching, guidance, and practical support to employees and leaders across our sites, helping to foster a safe and compliant working environment.

Key responsibilities include developing, reviewing, and maintaining WHS management system documentation, supporting the implementation and ongoing use of WHS software systems, and partnering with stakeholders to drive engagement, compliance, and continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

This is a part-time opportunity offering 25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage WHS training programmes, registrations, and records.
• Support employees and leaders with WHS advice, guidance, and coaching.
• Maintain and improve WHS systems, processes, and documentation.
• Assist with WHS audits, inspections, investigations, and reporting.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate WHS committee activities, emergency wardens, first aiders, and permit issuers.
• Administer and support WHS software systems, ensuring strong user engagement and compliance.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor legislative changes and emerging safety trends.
• Assist in managing site risks, hazards, and compliance requirements across supply chain operations.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in health and safety, compliance, or a related coordination role.
• Understanding of WHS legislation, compliance requirements, and training programmes.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence building relationships and working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience developing or maintaining policies, procedures, or standard operating procedures.
• A proactive approach and genuine passion for workplace safety

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.
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