EHSQ Systems & Audit Specialist

Fletcher Building Limited; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee education fund

Parental leave

KiwiSaver matching

Job summary

Iplex Pipelines NZ is seeking a Compliance & IMS Specialist to maintain and manage the Integrated Management Systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards. The role can be based in Palmerston North, Christchurch or Auckland and covers Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment functions across the company.

Key responsibilities include audits, developing compliance programs, training staff and monitoring regulatory changes to improve safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ISO 14001, 9001 and 45001 standards.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or OHS, or equivalent QA leadership.
• Advanced Lead Auditing accreditation/certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the current Iplex documented HSQE systems, policy and procedures to align with ISO standards.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs for Health, Quality and Environmental IMS.
• Conduct regular internal and external audits and assessments for regulatory adherence.
• Monitor local legislative/regulatory changes and update policies.
• Provide training and support to staff on compliance and IMS matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHSQ practices and processes.

Skills

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

Lead auditing

MS Office

SharePoint

Radar

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Engineering/OHS degree

Tools

Radar

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Auckland, Christchurch, Manawatu-Whanganui

Job Reference

43259

Posted Date

01-Sep-2026

Closing Date

30-Sep-2026

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.

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.