Compliance Coordinator

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WM New Zealand seeks a motivated, detail‑oriented Compliance Coordinator to join the Kate Valley Landfill and Gareth James Energy Park team in Waipara, Canterbury. This onsite role supports site compliance through employee engagement, contractor pre‑qualification, legislative knowledge, and the WMNZ HSEQ Management System to uphold safety and environmental standards and ensure reporting meets regulatory requirements. Core duties include maintaining HSEQ records, updating Work Instructions, JSEAs and MSDS registers, supporting audits, developing site HSEQ plans, delivering training, and maintaining licences and emergency plans, while collaborating with onsite leadership to address non‑compliance. Requirements: experience with HSEQ systems, audits and investigations; OHS Diploma or equivalent; strong communication and organisational skills; MS Office; NZ Driver’s Licence; Level 2 First Aid. Apply by clicking I’m Interested or Apply Now.

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

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

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.