Health & Safety Coordinator

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Health & Safety Coordinator to join our Wairoa site in the sunny Hawkes Bay. Reporting to the Health and Safety Officer, this role provides essential support in implementing AFFCO’s Health and Safety Management System and ensuring our people remain healthy and safe at work.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll assist with incident response, audits, and proactive safety programmes, while building strong relationships across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Health & Safety Officer in implementing AFFCO H&S Plans and programmes.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions.
• Help coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Contribute to hazard identification, risk assessments, and monitoring of critical controls.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting site audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Promote employee engagement in health and safety initiatives, applying SafePlus cultural maturity principles.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to staff on H&S matters.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to building a strong safety culture.

• Experience working in a high-risk environment (manufacturing, processing, or similar).
• A qualification in occupational health and safety or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Practical experience in hazard management, incident reporting, audits, and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A proactive, professional attitude and willingness to learn and grow.

• A supportive leadership team and direct mentoring from the Health and Safety Officer.
• Autonomy to manage a variety of day-to-day activities while contributing to site-wide initiatives.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO engage in pre- employment medical checks and drug screening. By applying for this role, you agree to undertake the necessary pre-employment screening. Please ensure you provide a current ID (such as a Drivers Licence or Passport).

Additional Information

Come and join us and receive some amazing benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store, through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests, dentist visits, and much more through our amazing employee perks program.

Normal working hours are 40 - 45 hours per week. The annual salary is set between $80,000 - $100,000, dependent on relevant experience.

If you are looking for your opportunity with a large New Zealand owned and operated organisation in the primary industries then this is it, apply online today!

Please note: You must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.