QHSE Coordinator

Wade Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Daily breakfast

Job summary

Wade Group seeks a proactive QHSE Coordinator to support and coordinate Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental systems across the organisation. You will work with teams and leaders to ensure processes are followed, risks are managed, and information is readily available for safe, efficient operations.

In this hands-on role, you’ll drive practical improvements, assist with audits and training, and help maintain systems aligned with NZ regulations and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, or Compliance Coordination role.
• Confidence using business systems and technology, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key records, registers, procedures, and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Support training, inductions and QHSE Committee activities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify risks, solve problems, and implement continuous improvements that make a real difference.
• Monitor QHSE performance and trends, providing clear reporting and insights that help drive informed decision-making.
• Coordinate and maintain our Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems, helping ensure they remain practical, effective, and aligned with business needs.
• Support compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and ISO standards (9001, 14001, and 45001), assisting teams to meet requirements.
• Coordinate audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion.
• Build strong relationships across Wade Group, fostering a positive culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Tools

Power BI

Monday.com

Job description

QHSE Coordinator

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and practical go getter to support and coordinate our Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental systems across Wade Group.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with our teams and leaders to support and continuously improve our management systems. You’ll help ensure our systems remain effective, our processes are followed consistently, and our people have the tools, resources, and information they need to work safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards and requirements. You’ll also play an important role in identifying opportunities for improvement and helping drive practical solutions that support operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain key records, registers, procedures, and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Support training, inductions and QHSE Committee activities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify risks, solve problems, and implement continuous improvements that make a real difference.
• Monitor QHSE performance and trends, providing clear reporting and insights that help drive informed decision-making.
• Coordinate and maintain our Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (QHSE) management systems, helping ensure they remain practical, effective, and aligned with business needs.
• Support compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and ISO standards (9001, 14001, and 45001), assisting teams to meet requirements.
• Coordinate audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion.
• Build strong relationships across Wade Group, fostering a positive culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’ll Need

• Experience in a Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, or Compliance Coordination role.
• Confidence using business systems and technology, including Microsoft Office (experience with Power BI and Monday.com would be advantageous).
• Ideally knowledge of ISO management systems, and framework.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse information and produce clear, accurate reports.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on actions and deadlines.

Why Join Wade Group?

At Wade Group, we’re committed to improving how we work, making our business safer, smarter, and more efficient. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values practical thinking, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing for our people and customers.

• Be part of a company that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to meaningful work supporting purpose-built vehicles that deliver critical services across New Zealand.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to high standards and doing things the right way.
• Access wellbeing benefits, including an onsite gym and daily breakfast provided for our team.
• Opportunity to develop and grow your career in QHSE within a diverse and innovative manufacturing environment.

If you’re passionate about supporting safe workplaces, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Only applicants who have an existing legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Police vetting will be completed for the successful applicant