EHSQ Systems & Audit Specialist

Iplex NZ; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver matching up to 4%

Parental leave scheme

Employee education fund

Job summary

Iplex Pipelines NZ is seeking a Compliance & IMS Specialist to maintain the integrated management systems (IMS) and ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 across NZ sites. The role supports health, safety, and environment performance and will coordinate audits, regulatory updates, and staff training.

The successful candidate will have ISO expertise, Lead Auditing certification, and experience with MS Office, SharePoint, and Radar, working across multiple NZ locations including Palmerston

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO-based management systems.
• Auditing experience across health, quality and environmental functions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and IMS controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage HSQE systems aligned to ISO 9001/14001/45001.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IMS compliance programs.
• Conduct internal/external audits and assessments for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in local legislation and update policies accordingly.
• Provide training and support on compliance and IMS matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHSQ practices and processes.

Skills

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

Auditing

Compliance management

Education

Engineering degree

OHS qualification

Advanced Lead Auditor certification

Tools

Radar

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Join us at Iplex and be a part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

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.