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Compliance Coordinator

Waste Management · Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

Corporate LawEntry LevelExternal listingfull-time4 days ago

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented  Compliance Coordinator  to join our team based in Queenstown but operating throughout central Otago

This role plays a vital part in supporting site compliance with employee engagement and support, contractor pre-qualification and monitoring, legislative knowledge and understanding, and the implementation of the WMNZ’s HSEQ Management System. The role also supports the day-to-day operations of the site.

You'll help ensure safety and environmental standards are upheld and that all reporting and documentation meet regulatory and internal requirements. Most importantly you will support a stable team to go home safely each day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day coordination of HSEQ activities across both sites.
  • Maintain accurate HSEQ compliance records and documentation.
  • Review and update Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, JSEAs and hazardous substance registers.
  • Support audits and inspections, including tracking and following up on actions.
  • Develop/coordinate site HSEQ plans
  • Coordinate HSEQ training sessions and help built team awareness and engagement.
  • Assist in maintaining licences, permits, and site-specific emergency and safety plans
  • Be an integral part of the onsite leadership team that identifies and works together to rectify non-compliance issues and areas of improvement
  • Support HSEQ governance across the site, ensuring alignment with WMNZ systems and procedures

We are looking for someone with a passion for Health, Safety, Environmental, Compliance and Operations related work, with a desire to build a career in HSEQ. Full internal training will be provided for the right candidate.

Our ideal candidate will have

  • Experience with HSEQ systems, audits and investigations
  • Understanding of industrial and resource work environments
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Excellent presentation/training skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office
  • Current NZ Drivers Licence
  • Level 2 First Aid Certification

What’s in it for me

  • Permanent full-time employment
  • 40 hours per week
  • Working hours Monday – Friday , rostered between 7.00am – 5.00pm
  • Based in Queenstown, but operating throughout Central Otago
  • How to apply
  • To apply for this role click " I'm interested ".
  • Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early. 
  • WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. 

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