Contractor Liaison & Permit Coordinator (Safety & Compliance)

AWF Limited; 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

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.