People and Safety Manager
Job Description
Would you like to support our leaders and foster a positive, safe, and high-performing culture? We have an exciting opportunity for a People and Safety Manager to join the Aquaculture division at Mount Cook Alpine Salmon. In this varied role, you will work closely with managers across our salmon farming operations providing People and Safety guidance while helping to deliver strategic initiatives.
If you enjoy building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
At Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, we’re passionate about delivering sustainably farmed, premium-quality Freshwater King Salmon to discerning customers in New Zealand and around the world. Our product is extraordinary and rare: the way we farm salmon makes up for less than 1% of the total global salmon production.
Our team of over 200 are spread mostly across the South Island at our farms in Twizel, processing plant in Timaru, production facility in Christchurch and corporate office in Queenstown.
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager Twizel Operations, with a strong working relationship with the General Manager People & Safety, you will act as the critical link between our Aquaculture division and central People & Safety team.
You will lead a team of two and work closely with operational leaders to deliver effective people practices, strengthen workplace culture, and support health and safety performance across our salmon farming operations.
Key responsibilities
Provide People and Safety advice and support to managers and leaders
Lead and support employee lifecycle activities from recruitment to offboarding
Lead health and safety initiatives, including risk management, incident investigations, and continuous improvement
Lead and develop a team of two People and Safety professionals
What you’ll bring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
At least five years’ experience in People and Safety
Advanced Microsoft 365 skills
Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Why join us?
Make a difference at the fastest growing salmon company in New Zealand
Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave after two years of service
Receive great discounts on salmon products
Be part of a supportive and collaborative work environment
Watch the video below for some insights about our salmon
https://youtu.be/V0NumbfeSZM?si=JkyCelXImVK-5wJx
Please apply via the Apply button and include your CV and a cover letter explaining what excites you about this role and how your experience will make you thrive at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Do you want to ask questions before applying? Feel free to reach out to Saskia, People & Safety Advisor, at [email protected].
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