Compliance Coordinator

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WM New Zealand is seeking a motivated Compliance Coordinator at Kate Valley Landfill & Gareth James Energy Park in Waipara, focusing on maintaining HSEQ records, supporting audits, and governance to ensure safety and environmental standards are met. The ideal candidate will hold a formal Health and Safety qualification, have solid knowledge of NZ HSEQ legislation, experience with HSEQ systems and investigations, and strong communication and organisational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Level 2 First Aid Certification, and a NZ driver's licence are required. Onsite leadership involvement, training delivery, and coordinating site HSEQ plans are core. To apply, click I’m Interested or Apply Now, ensure you have the legal right to work in NZ, and tailor your CV to highlight audit experience and emergency-planning work.

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 at the Kate Valley Landfill & Gareth James Energy Park, in Waipara. 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. 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:

• Maintain accurate HSEQ compliance records and documentation
• Review and update Work Instructions, JSEAs, hazardous substance registers, and MSDS registers
• Support internal and external audits and help develop corrective action plans
• Develop/coordinate site HSEQ plans
• Organise and deliver HSEQ training for employees
• 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

• Formal qualification in Health and Safety
• Solid knowledge of NZ HSEQ legislation and compliance practices
• Experience with HSEQ systems, audits, and investigations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Level 2 First Aid Certification
• Current NZ driver’s licence

Additional Information

How to Apply
Click “I’m Interested” or Apply Now to apply for this role!
WM New Zealand  is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.