Health and Safety Manager
About AW Fraser
AW Fraser is a well-established manufacturing business with over 80 years of success, producing engineered bronze products used globally. We have a strong presence in New Zealand and are backed by international ownership. We are 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 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 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 looking to take ownership, influence culture, and contribute to a well-established 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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