Compliance Coordinator

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WM New Zealand is seeking a motivated Compliance Coordinator to support HSEQ across central Otago from a Queenstown base, helping implement the HSEQ Management System, engage employees, pre-qualify contractors, and underpin day-to-day operations. You will coordinate HSEQ activities, maintain records, update Work Instructions, Risk Assessments and JSEAs, support audits, develop site plans, coordinate training, and assist with licences and emergency plans while working with onsite leadership to fix non-compliance. Ideal candidates have experience with HSEQ systems, audits and investigations, strong communication and organisational skills, MS Office proficiency, a NZ Driver’s Licence and Level 2 First Aid. Perks include permanent full-time, 40 hours, Mon-Fri 7.00am–5.00pm, Queenstown based but Central Otago coverage. How to apply: click I’m interested, apply early, WM NZ is an EEO employer and drug free. Tips: tailor your CV with concrete audits, training delivery, and cross-site collaboration; highlight regulatory knowledge and a safety-first mindset.

Company Description

About us

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Coordinator to join our team based in Queenstown but operating throughout central Otago

This role plays a vital part in supporting site compliance with employee engagement and support, contractor pre-qualification and monitoring, legislative knowledge and understanding, and the implementation of the WMNZ’s HSEQ Management System. The role also supports the day-to-day operations of the site.

You'll help ensure safety and environmental standards are upheld and that all reporting and documentation meet regulatory and internal requirements. Most importantly you will support a stable team to go home safely each day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day coordination of HSEQ activities across both sites.
• Maintain accurate HSEQ compliance records and documentation.
• Review and update Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, JSEAs and hazardous substance registers.
• Support audits and inspections, including tracking and following up on actions.
• Develop/coordinate site HSEQ plans
• Coordinate HSEQ training sessions and help built team awareness and engagement.
• Assist in maintaining licences, permits, and site-specific emergency and safety plans
• Be an integral part of the onsite leadership team that identifies and works together to rectify non-compliance issues and areas of improvement
• Support HSEQ governance across the site, ensuring alignment with WMNZ systems and procedures

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a passion for Health, Safety, Environmental, Compliance and Operations related work, with a desire to build a career in HSEQ. Full internal training will be provided for the right candidate.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with HSEQ systems, audits and investigations
• Understanding of industrial and resource work environments
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent presentation/training skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Current NZ Drivers Licence
• Level 2 First Aid Certification

Additional Information

What’s in it for me

• Permanent full-time employment
• 40 hours per week
• Working hours Monday – Friday , rostered between 7.00am – 5.00pm
• Based in Queenstown, but operating throughout Central Otago

How to apply

To apply for this role click "I'm interested".

Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.