HSEQ Compliance Leader – Safety, Risk & Training

Waste Management Pte Ltd; Howick; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a safety-focused HSEQ professional to lead compliance across multiple sites. You will drive adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards, conduct audits, and manage incident investigations.

You will develop and maintain safety documentation, deliver site training, and coordinate with regulators and auditors. The role requires strong communication across levels, practical experience in HSEQ or compliance, and the ability to work independently within a

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ legislation, systems, and risk management processes.
• Experience in safety audits, investigations, and development of corrective actions.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and influence others in best practice safety behaviours.
• Experience coordinating compliance and reporting tasks in operational or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers and staff to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality 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 compliance

Safety audits

Risk management

Communication

Training & coaching

Job description

WM New Zealand is seeking a safety-focused HSEQ professional to lead compliance across multiple sites. You will drive adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards, conduct audits, and manage incident investigations.

You will develop and maintain safety documentation, deliver site training, and coordinate with regulators and auditors. The role requires strong communication across levels, practical experience in HSEQ or compliance, and the ability to work independently within a