HSE Business Partner Fixed Term- 12 months| Christchurch

Thank you for your interest in this position.We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.To finish your application we will email you further details.HSE Business Partner Fixed Term- 12 months| ChristchurchAbout UsAt Tip Top, safety is at the heart of everything we do – it’s one of our core values. We’re proud to be New Zealand’s leading bakery brand, producing a wide range of delicious bread, muffins, crumpets, and pies that Kiwis love. Our iconic brands include Tip Top Bakery SuperSoft, Big Ben, and Ploughman’s Bakery. Tip Top is part of GeorgeWeston Foods (GWF), a trusted name in food manufacturing across Australasia.We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and sustainable workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference every dayAbout the RoleWe have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a passionate Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Business Partner to join our Christchurch team, covering parental leave.If you love coaching leaders, driving cultural excellence, and making workplaces safer and more sustainable, this role is for you You’ll provide hands-on HSE support, build capability across our leadership team, and champion a strong safety culture.This is a part-time role (20 hours per week) with flexibility around days and hours (within normal business hours). Perfect for someone looking for work-life balance while making a big impact.What You’ll DoCollaborate & Inspire: Coach leaders to proactively manage safety and foster inclusive leadership.Champion Compliance: Ensure adherence to HSE legislation, regulations, and standards.Drive Safety Programmes: Implement our Safety for Everyone Everyday programme and support Steps to Zero initiatives.Build Culture: Move our safety culture towards interdependence using the Bradley Curve framework.Manage Risk: Guide teams in risk management and develop robust plans.Audit & Improve: Lead audits and coach leaders to achieve HSE performance goals.Analyse & Report: Monitor and report on incident data to drive continuous improvement.Protect the Environment: Help reduce environmental impact and keep site plans up to date.What We’re Looking ForQualification: A Diploma in Health & Safety (required); additional qualifications in Environmental Management or Training & Assessment are a plus.Experience: 3+ years in an HSE role, ideally in a manufacturing or operational environment.Knowledge: Strong understanding of HSE legislation and best practice.Skills: Analytical, problem-solving, and strong collaboration and communication skills.Leadership: Ability to influence, engage, and hold others accountable.Hands‑On: Comfortable working alongside operations teams.Change Agent: Skilled at driving positive cultural change.Why Join Us?At GWF, we live by our values: SAFE, COURAGEOUS, TRUSTING & COLLABORATIVE.We offer:Competitive salary + annual incentiveOpportunities for growth and developmentInclusive, supportive team cultureFree on‑site parkingDiscounts through our Golden Moments platformReady to Make a Difference?If you’re passionate about health, safety, and the environment, and want to join a team that values your contribution, APPLY NOWOur recruitment process includes a phone chat and 1–2 interviews (in person or via Teams). We’re happy to adjust the process to support accessibility needs – just let us know at recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au.Pre‑employment checks include drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check.Tip Top Bakeries is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities – including LGBTQI+ and people living with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr