Health and Safety Manager
About AW Fraser
AW Fraser is a proudly New Zealand-owned manufacturer with over 80 years of success, producing engineered bronze products used around the world. We’re known for our strong team culture, engineering excellence, and continued growth.
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve Health & Safety across our Christchurch manufacturing operation.
About the role
This is a senior, hands-on role working closely with the Operations Manager – MCD & QHSE and the wider leadership team to embed best-practice Health & Safety. You’ll play a key role in preventing workplace injury and illness, while building and maintaining a strong, positive safety culture.
Operating within a 24/7 production environment, this role requires a visible on-site presence and some flexibility to engage across shifts (including occasional early starts or later finishes). Some home working may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading Health & Safety across the business
- Developing and improving H&S systems, processes, and initiatives
- Provide reporting to the Board and senior leadership
- Coaching and influencing leaders to embed H&S into daily operations
- Incident investigation, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Overseeing return-to-work and health monitoring programmes
- Leading inductions, training, and ongoing education
- Hazard identification, risk management, and compliance
- Supporting H&S Committee activities
- Providing reporting to senior leadership
About you
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar Health & Safety role (manufacturing or industrial preferred)
- Strong knowledge of NZ Health & Safety legislation and best practice
- Able to operate both strategically and hands-on in a busy environment
- Proven ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships
- Confident working with senior leaders
What we offer:
- Competitive salary aligned with the market
- A senior role with real impact
- A stable and growing NZ business
- Supportive, close-knit team environment
- Variety and challenge in a dynamic production setting
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re a senior Health & Safety professional who wants to take ownership, influence culture, and be part of a successful NZ manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential chat, contact Hanna Lowery at QJumpers HR Assist on 027 893 9358.
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