EHSQ Systems & Audit Specialist

Iplex Pipelines; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

KiwiSaver matching up to 4%

Employee education fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Iplex Pipelines NZ is seeking a Compliance & IMS Specialist to maintain and manage the Integrated Management Systems, ensuring compliance across Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and information management. The role supports continuous improvement and staff training across NZ sites, including Palmerston North, Christchurch or Auckland.

Ideal candidates hold ISO 14001/9001/45001 experience, AS/NZS 17025 in manufacturing, and a tertiary qualification in engineering or OHS, with Lead Auditor

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 14001/9001/45001 management systems.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering and/or OHS with leading quality management experience.
• Auditing experience and formal Lead Auditor accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage HSQE systems, policies and procedures to align with ISO standards.
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance programs for Health, Quality and Environmental IMS.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Monitor local legislative/regulatory changes and update procedures accordingly.
• Provide training and support on compliance and IMS topics to staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHSQ practices to boost safety and quality.

Skills

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

AS/NZS 17025

Engineering degree

OHS training

Lead auditing

Microsoft Suite

Radar

SharePoint

IMS compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent & team work

Education

Engineering/OHS qualifications

Tools

Radar

SharePoint

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Iplex Pipelines NZ is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipeline systems in New Zealand. We manufacture and supply pipeline systems for a diverse range of applications covering water supply, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, rural, energy, communications, and industrial. Iplex has manufacturing facilities throughout NZ, enabling high service levels to our customers and dedicated markets.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Due to an internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Compliance & IMS Specialist who will maintain and manage the Iplex Integrated Management Systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards. This role can be based in Palmerston North, Christchurch or Auckland and will manage company processes and systems, contributing to business management and measuring performance, including Health, Safety, and Environment functions across the company. Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage the current Iplex documented HSQE systems, policy and procedures to ensure alignment to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs for our Health, Quality, and Environmental Information Management System (IMS), as well as supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct regular internal and external audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Monitor and adapt the company for any local legislative and regulatory changes/updates/guidelines/policy/ procedure changes.
• Provide training and support to staff on compliance and IMS-related matters.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in EHSQ practices and processes, to enhance safety, product quality and customer satisfaction.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001.
• Experience in AS/NZS 17025 in a manufacturing space.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, OHS, and/or equivalent experience in leading quality management systems.
• Advanced Lead Auditing accreditation/certification.
• Experience with the Microsoft suite and a wide range of technology and systems such as Radar and SharePoint.
• Proven experience in compliance management and IMS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Iplex, you are also joining industry leader Fletcher Building. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth and development an employee education fund for both you and your dependants, a generous parental leave scheme, and we will match your KiwiSaver contributions up to 4% of base salary.

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on our company's success and sustainability efforts. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, join us at Iplex and be a part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.