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Safety Leadership & Organisational Performance Lead

Job Name
Safety Leadership & Org Performance Lead

General Information

Date Published
06-May-2026
Advertising Ends
17-May-2026
ID#
15505
Role Type
Quality & Safety
Work Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Country
New Zealand
Location
Flexible Location - NZ

Position Description

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō
At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us 

Global Health, Safety and Wellbeing are a critical support function to all parts of Fonterra’s global operations and activities. It shapes the long-term organisational direction for health, safety and wellbeing, provides enabling frameworks and guardrails, and facilitates continuous improvement via effective operational monitoring and learning activities.  

The HSW Solutions, Planning and Learning team is a core part of the Global Health, Safety and Wellbeing group, taking the lead in the development and oversight of Fonterra’s long-term health, safety and wellbeing roadmap, develops systems and solutions for others in the business to apply, and integrates data to produce actionable health, safety and wellbeing-related insights.  

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity 

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity within Our Co-operative. 

As the Safety Leadership & Organisational Performance Lead you will be our day-to-day lead for three areas critical to our performance; safety governance, safety leadership, including our Safe Operating Mindset principles (based on Human & Organisational Performance), and key health and safety management systems development. Across each of these, you will ensure that Fonterra has robust and best practice systems, processes, tools, and resources so that our officers, leaders, and teams have access to the things they need to be confident, competent and continually improving. 

Other key tasks include: 
  • Developing and continuously improving organisational systems and frameworks for health and safety. 
  • Building and communicating toolkits and resources that enable good practice health and safety. 
  • Shaping methods for robust and evidence-based measurement and monitoring of health and safety. 
  • Acting as the point of contact for matters relating to health and safety governance, safety leadership, and our Safe Operating Mindset principles. 
  • Enable the continuous development of others in the Global HSW group, including H&S Business Partners, in relation to health and safety governance, safety leadership, and our Safe Operating Mindset principles and key health and safety systems, so they can build the capability and confidence of their stakeholders in these areas 
  • Partnering with Fonterra’s P&C group and others to embed our Safety Leadership Expectations into our leadership lifecycle and systems. 
  • Developing, designing, and implementing safety change initiatives. Lead the design and delivery of training programmes and workshops, focusing on the practical application of human factors, work design and safety leadership principles.  

Mōu | About You 

To set yourself up for success in this role you will be a seasoned health and safety, organisational psychology and/or human factors professional.  
  • To make an impact in this role you will have: 
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in health & safety 
  • A sound understanding of safety governance, leadership and management systems both in theory and practice 
  • Experience in human and organisational performance 
  • Significant leadership experience at a senior level  

Our Values | Ngā Aura 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi
At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Join Us | Tātou Tātou
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 17th May 2026.

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