About Us
At Alliance Group, we’re more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We’re a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across the North and South Islands, we’re focused on performance improvement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.
Health and safety is at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to ensuring every person goes home safe every day, and we're continuously strengthening our systems, processes, and risk management approach to support this commitment.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced safety professional to join our Health & Safety team as a Safety Systems & Risk Lead.
Reporting to the Alliance Health & Safety Manager, you'll lead the development and continuous improvement of Alliance's Safety Management System and critical risk management framework. Working across our processing sites and support divisions, you'll provide expert guidance that strengthens safety performance, ensures compliance, and supports our commitment to managing critical risks effectively.
This is a permanent, full time role
based in Invercargill; however, we welcome applications from across New Zealand. For the right candidate, relocation assistance may be available to support your move to Southland.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading the ongoing development and assurance of Alliance's Safety Management System.
- Driving critical risk management initiatives and providing expert advice on high-risk activities.
- Leading safety audits, inspections, and reviews to ensure systems remain effective and fit for purpose.
- Partnering with operational leaders and Health & Safety teams to build capability and strengthen risk management practices.
- Supporting incident investigations, safety projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
About You
You'll be a highly capable health and safety professional who combines technical expertise with the ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships across a diverse organisation.
To Be Successful, You'll Bring
- Proven health and safety experience within a high-risk operational or industrial environment.
- Strong expertise in risk management, including critical risk and fatality prevention frameworks.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety management systems and relevant New Zealand legislation.
- Experience leading audits, investigations, or assurance activities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience developing practical policies, procedures, and safety improvements.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in health and safety, risk management, or a related discipline is desirable.
Please note that we are only considering candidates who are currently eligible to work in New Zealand. We are not providing immigration sponsorship or supporting visa applications for this position.
What We Offer
- Health insurance subsidies for you and your family
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to grow your skills and career
- One week’s extra annual leave
- Access to wellbeing initiatives
Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.
We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully.
Applications close on 30 August 2026. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received.