Health & Recovery Advisor

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced individual proficient in first aid, case management, and administrative duties to provide efficient care and support for our employees at the Waitōtara site. This dynamic and frontline position involves close collaboration with multiple departments, leaders, and external treatment providers, requiring excellent communication and diligent follow-up skills.

A core responsibility is fostering and maintaining strong relationships to ensure effective support and adherence to processes that promote successful recovery and wellbeing outcomes for staff. As a member of the Health and Safety team, the role supports early intervention referrals, ACC case management, and coordinates occupational health monitoring.

The position requires working 8-hour shifts with flexible start and finish times between 8:00am and 10:00pm on weekdays to provide coverage for both day and afternoon shifts. Full training is provided along with promising opportunities for career growth. Being site-based, candidates must reside in or near Waitōtara, located 10 km southeast of Waverley and 34 km northwest of Whanganui in South Taranaki.

Candidate Profile

• Highly motivated and proactive approach focused on delivering quality outcomes
• Excellent organizational skills with strong time management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities
• Proven hands-on experience in first aid and case management
• Good technical aptitude
• Commitment to ongoing self-improvement
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and perform well under pressure

Why Join Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms is dedicated to "Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs." This philosophy includes prioritizing the wellbeing of our people, farmers, customers, animal welfare, community, and environmental respect.

Employee benefits include discounted meat sales, immediate paid sick leave from the start of employment without any waiting period, and confidential access to employee assistance programs covering career guidance, financial advice, and counseling.