HSEQ Manager, NZ

Vinarchy - Redefining wine.

From grape to glass, our operations span Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States.

Our portfolio includes some of the world’s most recognised wine brands, including Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, Campo Viejo, Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, Mud House and Church Road. We are innovative, ambitious and imaginative, with a clear ambition to help shape the future of wine.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HSEQ Manager, NZ to take the lead on Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across our New Zealand operations.

Based in Marlborough with flexible working arrangements, this is a senior leadership opportunity with real scope to influence how HSEQ is led, lived and continuously improved across the business.

You will partner with operational leaders, technical teams and global stakeholders to strengthen performance, simplify systems, build capability and ensure our operations meet New Zealand regulatory requirements and Vinarchy’s global standards. Just as importantly, you will lead and develop a talented HSEQ team and help create a culture where everyone takes ownership for safety, sustainability and quality.

Your Key Accountabilities

As Our HSEQ Leader In New Zealand, You Will

• Drive the delivery of safety, environmental and quality programs across our New Zealand operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, MPI requirements, ISO standards and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand expectations.
• Coach and develop our regional HSEQ professionals, building technical expertise, leadership capability and a strong, connected team.
• Partner with Operations, Technical, Winemaking, Marketing and People & Culture to embed HSEQ into how we work, not simply how we measure performance.
• Deliver strategic initiatives that create measurable improvements in safety, quality, food safety, environmental performance and operational effectiveness.
• Provide trusted HSEQ advice to our sites while connecting New Zealand with Vinarchy’s broader global HSEQ network.
• Represent Vinarchy with regulators, auditors, sustainability programs and wine industry bodies.
• Oversee injury management, incident investigations and critical risk reviews, while strengthening audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Simplify and standardise systems, empowering site managers and frontline leaders to take greater ownership of HSEQ performance.

What You Will Bring

You are an experienced HSEQ leader who can think strategically, operate practically and influence across all levels of the business. You understand that great systems and standards are important, but it’s strong leadership, collaboration and accountability that bring them to life. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Food Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Significant senior leadership experience across HSEQ, safety, sustainability, food safety or compliance, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, agriculture or the wine industry.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand health and safety, environmental and quality regulatory requirements, with experience translating these into practical, effective management systems.
• A proven ability to build, coach and develop high-performing teams, strengthening both technical capability and leadership confidence.
• Experience implementing HSEQ standards, management systems and improvement programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
• The ability to influence operational leaders and stakeholders, balancing regulatory requirements with the realities of a complex operational environment.
• Strong project leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• A genuine commitment to creating a culture where safety, quality, sustainability and continuous improvement are part of how people work every day.
• Flexibility to travel within New Zealand and internationally as required, approximately 10–15%.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global wine company at an exciting point in its story. You will have the scope to influence how HSEQ operates across New Zealand, connect with colleagues globally and help build systems and capability that make a meaningful difference to our people, operations and environment.

You Will Also Have Access To

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Marlborough-based location with flexibility
• Go Beyond Day to support your local community
• Private Health Insurance discounts and annual flu vaccination program
• Employee Assistance Program and a range of employee discounts

If you are a HSEQ leader who enjoys being close to operations, developing great people and turning strategy into practical action, apply today!

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

Our Company Values

Grow Together

Integrity In Every Drop

Own Our Impact

Simplify To Amplify