NZGAP Health and Safety Compliance Made Simple
NZGAP audits require growers to demonstrate that health and safety risks are identified, managed, and reviewed in practice — not just written down.
ThinkSafe helps growers, orchards and packhouses manage NZGAP health and safety requirements digitally, with clear records, evidence, and audit-ready reporting produced through day-to-day operations.
$59 + GST/month
vs manual paperwork and ad-hoc systems
✓ 12-month term | 1 Gold App User included (up to 5 devices)
✓ Core health and safety records and documentation
✓ Mobile app and HASANZ-registered support included
✓ Additional users: $20 + GST/month
What NZGAP Auditors Actually Look For
NZGAP auditors look for evidence that health and safety is being managed in day-to-day operations — not just written policies.
Audits focus on current, practical records that show risks are identified, managed, and reviewed across your operation.
Identified workplace hazards with documented controls
Worker inductions completed, including seasonal and casual staff
Incidents and near misses recorded and followed up
Regular workplace inspections carried out and recorded
Corrective actions tracked through to completion
Training and competency records where relevant to the role
Equipment and plant inspections where applicable
Evidence readily available during the audit
Using the Same Evidence Across Multiple Audits
The health and safety records you capture in ThinkSafe for NZGAP can often be reused for other audits and customer requirements, without creating duplicate systems or paperwork.
Customer and exporter audits
Labour hire and contractor requirements
Health and safety reviews requested by buyers
Internal health and safety reviews
The challenge: Most growers already do much of this in practice, but struggle to demonstrate it clearly during audits because records are spread across paper, spreadsheets, and emails.
Build Audit-Ready Evidence Through Daily Operations
Core Health and Safety Records
Health and safety plan and key policies
Hazard register with identified hazards and control measures
Access to general procedures and guidance via the ThinkSafe knowledge base
Stored securely and accessible during audits
Day-to-Day Evidence Capture
Workplace inspections, hazard reports and incidents
Captured on-site using the ThinkSafe mobile app
Time-stamped records with photos where required
Works offline across orchards, packhouses and rural sites
Practical Audit Support
Guidance on what evidence is typically required for audits
Support using the ThinkSafe system to prepare audit records
Help understanding how to present health and safety evidence
Ongoing advisory support included
What's Included in Your Free Trial
When you start your ThinkSafe trial, you get immediate access to:
✓ Audit Preparation Guidance
→ Overview of what health and safety auditors typically look for
→ How to present clear, evidence-based records
→ Which ThinkSafe forms produce useful audit evidence
→ Common documentation gaps and how to avoid them
✓ Health and Safety Foundations
→ Health and safety plan and key policies
→ Risk register with identified hazards and controls
→ Reference procedures and guidance via the ThinkSafe knowledge base
→ Available through your ThinkSafe Portal
✓ Evidence Collection System
→ Start gathering proof of practice immediately
→ Mobile app works offline
→ Instant worker access from any device
✓ Advisory Support
→ Help using the ThinkSafe system
→ Guidance on organising audit evidence
→ Support when questions arise
Demonstrating Genuine Practice
NZGAP auditors expect to see health and safety being applied in day-to-day operations. Examples of practical records ThinkSafe helps you capture include:
Evidence Auditors Commonly Look For
✓ Hazard identification and risk controls relevant to orchard and on-farm activities
✓ Task-based or daily safety checks completed during normal operations
✓ Worker inductions and toolbox discussions with attendance records
✓ Incident and near-miss reports showing follow-up actions
✓ Training and competency records for machinery, chemicals, and tasks
✓ Contractor and seasonal worker induction records
✓ Plant, equipment, and vehicle inspection and maintenance records
Examples shown are indicative only. Records must reflect your actual operations, risks, and workforce.
The difference: This isn’t retrospective paperwork. It’s capturing real health and safety activity as it happens on-farm.
Built for Busy Growers
You don’t need a dedicated health and safety manager to meet NZGAP expectations. You need a practical system that fits how work actually happens across orchards, packhouses, and seasonal operations.
Ideal for:
✓ Orchard and packhouse operations
✓ Growers managing seasonal and contract labour
✓ Farms needing clear, current health and safety records
✓ Businesses preparing for NZGAP audits
$59 + GST/month
(12-month term)
Includes 1 user + up to 5 devices, core health and safety records and documentation, mobile app, and HASANZ support.
Start Building Your Evidence Today
Learn More About NZGAP H&S Compliance
14-Day Free Trial
✓ Full platform access
✓ Download NZGAP audit support guide immediately
✓ No credit card required
✓ Start collecting evidence today
Questions?
Call: 0800 600 004
Email: info@thinksafe.co.nz
Our HASANZ-registered advisors are available to help with your NZGAP audit questions.
Frequently Asked Questions About NZGAP Health & Safety
Q1. What are the health and safety requirements under NZGAP?
NZGAP requires growers to have a functioning health and safety system in place that identifies risks, manages hazards, and demonstrates that health and safety is actively managed as part of day-to-day operations. Auditors look for clear records that show risks are identified, workers are informed, and issues are followed up.
Q2. What health and safety evidence does an NZGAP auditor typically look for?
Auditors commonly review evidence such as hazard registers, site or task risk assessments, worker inductions, training records, incident reports, inspections, and corrective actions. The focus is on whether these records reflect real, ongoing practice rather than documents created just for the audit.
Q3. Do I need a written health and safety plan for NZGAP?
Yes. NZGAP expects growers to have a documented health and safety plan and supporting records that are appropriate to the size and risk of the operation. The plan should be supported by practical evidence showing it is being implemented in daily activities.
Q4. How does ThinkSafe help with NZGAP health and safety requirements?
ThinkSafe provides a system for capturing, storing, and organising health and safety records as work happens. This includes hazards, incidents, inspections, inductions, and training records, all in one place, making it easier to demonstrate compliance during an NZGAP audit.
Q5. Does ThinkSafe prepare or manage my NZGAP audit?
No. ThinkSafe does not manage audits or complete NZGAP submissions on your behalf. The platform is designed to support growers by maintaining clear, auditable health and safety records that can be presented during an audit when required.
Q6. Do I need a dedicated health and safety manager to meet NZGAP requirements?
No. Many NZGAP-certified growers manage health and safety themselves using practical systems that fit their operation. What matters is having appropriate controls and evidence in place, not having a full-time safety role.
Q7. Can ThinkSafe guarantee that I will pass an NZGAP audit?
No. NZGAP audit outcomes are determined by the auditor based on compliance with the standard. ThinkSafe supports good health and safety practice by providing a system to record and manage evidence, but certification decisions sit with NZGAP auditors.
Q8. How often are NZGAP health and safety records reviewed?
Health and safety records should be reviewed regularly and kept current as part of normal operations. NZGAP audits typically occur annually, but records should be maintained continuously rather than updated only at audit time.
ThinkSafe provides systems and guidance to support health and safety record-keeping. NZGAP certification decisions are made independently by accredited NZGAP auditors.
ThinkSafe’s NZGAP support guides are developed with HASANZ-registered health and safety professionals.
Our goal is to help growers understand NZGAP health and safety requirements and demonstrate genuine, day-to-day practice — because the strongest NZGAP audit outcomes come from operating a real, working safety system.
Freephone: 0800 600 004
E-Mail: info@thinksafe.co.nz
