Safety & Sustainablity Manager

About Us

For over a century, our Paints & Coatings brands have helped shape the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that define Australia and New Zealand. From protecting iconic landmarks to adding colour to everyday spaces, our work makes a lasting impact.

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup and home to some of the region’s most trusted and beloved brands including Dulux, Berger, Acratex, British Paints, and Porter’s Paints - you’ll be joining a team of passionate people globally who are proud to create, innovate, and lead.

We’re consistently recognised as one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, and we’re committed to building better futures - for our customers, our communities, and our people.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead strategic Safety & Sustainability outcomes for Dulux New Zealand while providing hands‑on support to the Gracefield manufacturing site. You’ll blend leadership influence with practical delivery—partnering with senior stakeholders, coaching teams, and driving data‑led improvements across our commercial, office, stores network and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead S&S strategy for Dulux NZ, presenting to leadership and influencing senior stakeholders
• Manage S&S risk & improvement programs across commercial, office, stores, and Gracefield site, including hazardous substances and ISO certifications
• Deliver programs & incident response at Gracefield; oversee national store initiatives and driver safety training
• People leadership: Line manage Auckland S&S Advisor and coordinate support for multiple sites

Our Benefits

• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What we're looking for

• Background in manufacturing or similar, with strong safety and sustainability knowledge
• Relevant tertiary qualification (engineering, science, OH&S, or environmental discipline) highly regarded
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, influencing at leadership level, and managing direct reports
• Hands-on approach with strong analytical, reporting, and project management capability
• Solid understanding of NZ safety/environment legislation and hazardous substances management

Why join us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, please apply online!