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Posted 16 July, 2026

Compliance Coordinator

WM
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: aa19d09bf7173a38

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 We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Coordinator to join our team. This is a hybrid role in Christchurch and Kate Valley, Waipara with a company vehicle. 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. 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 Qualifications An interest in Health, Safety, Environmental, or compliance related work, with a desire to build a career in HSEQ Experience with HSEQ systems, audits and investigations Understanding of industrial and resource work environments OHS Diploma or equivalent experience Excellent communication and organisational skills Excellent presentation/training skills Proficiency in Microsoft office Current NZ Drivers Licence Level 2 First Aid Certification Additional Information How to Apply Click “I’m Interested” or Apply Now to apply for this role! WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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