HSE Advisor

Company Description

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!

Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to support our manufacturing site in Otara and our head office in East Tamaki. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their HSE career, developing their advisory and partnering capability while making a tangible impact across the business.

Working closely with the HSE Lead, leaders and frontline employees, you'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of our health, safety and environmental strategy. You'll provide practical guidance, coordinate key HSE initiatives, build capability across the business and help foster a positive culture where everyone takes ownership for creating a safe and healthy workplace.

In the role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the HSE Lead to implement HSE strategy, annual plans and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Partnering with leaders and employees to provide practical HSE advice, coaching and guidance on everyday health, safety and environmental matters.
• Coordinating and maintaining the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), ensuring documentation, processes and records remain current and compliant.
• Facilitating incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinating workplace inspections, audits, hazard management and assurance activities to support operational compliance.
• Supporting injury management and return-to-work processes, working alongside leaders and external providers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Delivering and coordinating HSE training, toolbox talks, worker engagement initiatives and participation programmes.
• Monitoring HSE performance data, identifying trends and preparing reports that help inform decision-making and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supporting environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and the achievement of site environmental objectives.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a Health, Safety and/or Environmental role
• A qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of health and safety frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and hazard management practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with various employees.
• The confidence to coach, influence and support others to drive positive HSE outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, continuous improvement mindset and a desire to further develop your HSE career.
• Pragmatic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Valid unrestricted work visa

Additional Information

Perks

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
• Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands and access to discounted staff purchases.

 Are you up for this challenge? 

If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (NZ.Talent@jdecoffee.com). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated.

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. 

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

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