Contractor Liaison and Permit Issuer

AWF; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AWF Limited in Wellington, NZ, invites you to join a leading animal health manufacturing facility as a Contractor Coordinator. You will coordinate contractor management, support maintenance and production planning, and oversee permit-to-work and safety compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will build relationships across engineering, production and contractor teams, maintain records, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement while upholding GMP/GLP/ISO quality standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Industrial Operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of New Zealand Health & Safety legislation and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing high-risk work activities.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma, food, chemical, or animal health).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor management and site inductions.
• Support maintenance and production teams with planning and execution of work.
• Manage permit-to-work processes and ensure WorkSafe NZ compliance.
• Conduct audits, maintain records, and report on compliance KPIs.
• Update procedures and documentation to support continuous improvement.
• Build relationships across engineering, production and contractor teams.
• Help maintain high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Skills

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

Record-keeping

Safety & compliance

Communication skills

Education

Engineering / Maintenance / Health & Safety

Tools

Contractor management systems

Job description

Join a leading animal health manufacturing facility where you'll play a vital role in ensuring contractors, maintenance teams, and production operations work safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards.

This is your opportunity to step into a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where no two days are the same.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate contractor management and site inductions
• Support maintenance and production teams with planning and execution of work
• Manage permit-to-work processes and ensure compliance with WorkSafe NZ requirements
• Conduct audits, maintain records, and report on key compliance KPIs
• Update procedures and documentation to support continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships across engineering, production, and contractor teams
• Help maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence

What we're looking for:

• Qualification in Engineering, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Industrial Operations, or a related field
• Knowledge of New Zealand Health & Safety legislation and permit-to-work systems
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing high-risk work activities
• Strong administration and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or animal health manufacturing
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and contractor management systems
• Experience with GMP, GLP, or ISO quality systems is highly regarded
• Somebody that is available NOW.

What's in it for you:

• Join a respected organisation that supports animal health and wellbeing
• Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused culture
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of coordination, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
• Work within a modern manufacturing environment where your contribution truly matters
• Opportunity to develop your career in a highly specialised industry

If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about safety, compliance, and supporting operational success, we'd love to hear from you.

To ensure a safe working environment for everyone on site, the successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and have a clean criminal history check.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be able to provide evidence of their work eligibility.

For any questions about this opportunity, please contact the team at AWF Petone on [phone].