Regional HSEQ Compliance Lead — Audits, Training & Risk

Wastemanagement8; Howick; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a safety-focused HSEQ professional to drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will lead audits, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate site investigations while mentoring staff across multiple sites.

The role requires strong communication, practical experience in HSEQ, and the ability to implement corrective actions as part of a continuous improvement program. Travel between regional sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in HSEQ or compliance roles.
• Experience coaching, training and influencing safety behaviours.
• Experience in manufacturing or processing industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance with HSEQ systems and improve risk management.
• Coordinate site-based compliance activities and audits across multiple sites.
• Provide guidance to managers and staff on health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation and systems.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, JSEAs, hazardous substances registers, and compliance records.
• Deliver HSEQ training, toolbox talks, and committee meetings.

Skills

HSEQ knowledge

Risk management

Audits & investigations

Safety training

Cross-level communication

Job description

WM New Zealand is seeking a safety-focused HSEQ professional to drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will lead audits, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate site investigations while mentoring staff across multiple sites.

The role requires strong communication, practical experience in HSEQ, and the ability to implement corrective actions as part of a continuous improvement program. Travel between regional sites is expected.