HSEQ Systems Analyst

Waste Management; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

On-site café

Free parking

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a proactive Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Systems Analyst to strengthen our IMS and ensure alignment with ISO standards, ACC requirements, legislation, and business needs.

You will use data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, identify trends, and support risk-based decisions, developing dashboards and monthly performance reports for Executive and Board members.

Qualifications

• Experience in HSEQ environments and data-driven improvements.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001/14001/9001 and ACC AEP requirements.
• Experience managing HSEQ systems and compliance processes.
• Strong document management and process improvement skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools experience.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IMS to align with ISO 45001/14001/9001 and ACC AEP.
• Maintain environmental aspects, risk, legal compliance registers and documentation.
• Review audit feedback and update IMS accordingly.
• Analyze trends and risks to support actions and improvements.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and monthly HSEQ reports for Exec/Board.
• Support digital HSEQ systems and data quality improvements.
• Champion AI-enabled reporting and document management.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine reporting and processes.
• Collect, validate, analyze lead/lag performance data.

Skills

ISO standards knowledge

ACC AEP requirements

HSEQ systems management

Data analytics & reporting

AI and automation familiarity

Excel & reporting tools

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in HSEQ / environmental management / quality / data analytics

Tools

Damstra

Ideagen

Eco Portal

Job description

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Systems Analyst to help strengthen and improve the systems that support our HSEQ performance across the business.

Reporting to the Chief Health, Safety & Risk Officer, this role will maintain and continuously improve our Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment with ISO standards, ACC requirements, legislation, and business needs.

You will play a key role in using data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, identify trends, strengthen assurance, and support better risk-based decision-making.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) to ensure alignment with:
  • ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001
  • ACC Accredited Employer Programme (AEP)
• Maintain environmental aspects and impacts registers, risk registers, legal compliance registers, and other management system documentation.
• Ensure feedback from any national audit or compliance assessment is reviewed against current IMS and updated where required.
• Analyse trends, recurring issues, emerging risks, and areas of opportunity to support informed decision-making, continual improvement, and risk reduction.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and monthly HSEQ performance reports for Executive and Board members.
• Support digital HSEQ systems, data quality improvements, and reporting optimisation.
• Champion the use of AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, document management, trend analysis, knowledge management, and system performance.
• Identify opportunities to automate routine reporting, compliance monitoring, and administrative processes.
• Collect, validate, analyse, and interpret health, safety, environmental, quality, and operational performance lead and lag performance data.

Qualifications

About you

You will be a systems-focused HSEQ professional who enjoys improving processes, analysing data, and creating practical solutions.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualification or experience in HSEQ, environmental management, quality, business systems, or data analytics.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 31000, and ACC Accredited Employer Programme requirements.
• Relevant experience managing HSEQ systems, compliance processes, or quality management systems.
• Strong document management and process improvement skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Ability to prepare Executive and Board-level reports.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience with digital HSEQ systems (Damstra/Ideagen or Eco Portal experience desirable).
• Understanding of AI, automation, and analytics tools to improve business processes and training.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• We’re not just about work -we’re about creating a workplace where you can thrive. We offer flexible working options and a great work-life balance.
• Join a team that’s passionate about making a difference in the world -we’re not just ticking boxes; we’re leading the way.
• We believe in growth -you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and advance in your career.
• Enjoy perks like an on-site café, free parking, and a friendly, inclusive work environment.

This is more than just a job. It’s your chance to make a tangible difference and set the pace for the future. Join us at WM New Zealand, where innovation meets sustainability.

WM New Zealand fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We also promote a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.

To ensure a smooth onboarding process, we can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand.