HSE Business Partner| Wiri

At Tip Top Bakeries, safety isn't just a priority. It's one of our core values.

As New Zealand's leading bakery business, we're proud to produce some of the country's most loved brands. As part of George Weston Foods (GWF), we operate within one of Australia and New Zealand's largest food manufacturing groups, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites.

We're looking for an experienced HSE Business Partner to join our New Zealand HSE team based at Wiri and partner closely with our operations. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by influencing leaders, strengthening safety culture, and driving continuous improvement across a busy manufacturing environment.

About the role

Reporting to the HSE Manager NZ, you will be a trusted advisor to site leaders, providing expert health, safety and environmental guidance while coaching teams to build capability, reduce risk and improve performance.

You'll play a critical role in embedding best practice HSE systems, fostering a proactive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation and company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to enhance safety leadership and accountability.
• Coach and support teams to implement HSE programmes and risk reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with incident investigations and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, self-assessments and action planning.
• Deliver and facilitate HSE training programmes across the site.
• Monitor and analyse injury, incident and safety performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support injury management and return-to-work programmes.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote and embed Tip Top's safety culture.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health, Safety & Environment (or related field)- NEBOSH, or relevant degree also welcomed
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a Health, Safety and Environment role.
• Strong working knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within manufacturing, food production, FMCG or a similarly complex operational environment.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at all levels.
• Strong investigation, risk management and auditing experience.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

Why join us?

At Tip Top and GWF, we're committed to creating a workplace where people are safe, respected and empowered to perform at their best. You'll join a supportive and experienced HSE team while working alongside passionate operational leaders who are committed to continuous improvement.

We offer:

• The opportunity to influence and shape safety culture in a well-known Kiwi business.
• A collaborative and values-led environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• The chance to work with iconic brands enjoyed by households across New Zealand.

Apply now

If you're a passionate Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing positive change, and helping create safer workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter as part of your application.

Applications close on 08 October 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitmentnz@gwf.com.au.

Apply now

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