HSEQ Compliance Coordinator – Regional Travel

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a safety-focused HSEQ advisor to drive compliance and continuous improvement across multi-site operations in Auckland and beyond. You will work with site teams to ensure adherence to legislation and internal standards, conducting audits and risk assessments while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

The role requires strong communication, training capability, and experience coordinating regulatory reporting, with travel to regional sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ legislation, systems, and risk management processes.
• Experience in safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and influence others in safety practices.
• Experience coordinating compliance and reporting in operational settings.
• Experience within manufacturing or processing industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers and staff to ensure compliance with HSEQ legislation and the company’s HSEQ Management System.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Develop, review, and maintain safety documentation such as SOPs, JSEAs, hazardous substances registers, and compliance records.
• Coordinate and deliver site-based HSEQ training, toolbox talks, and committee meetings.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and third-party auditors and act as the primary contact for workplace incidents and injury case management.
• Support the implementation of site emergency plans, business continuity plans, risk registers, and environmental management plans.
• Promote and support sustainability initiatives aligned with the company’s circular economy goals and environmental targets.

Skills

HSEQ Knowledge

Audits & Investigations

Risk Management

Training & Coaching

Regulatory Liaison

Job description

WM New Zealand is seeking a safety-focused HSEQ advisor to drive compliance and continuous improvement across multi-site operations in Auckland and beyond. You will work with site teams to ensure adherence to legislation and internal standards, conducting audits and risk assessments while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

The role requires strong communication, training capability, and experience coordinating regulatory reporting, with travel to regional sites as needed.