Compliance Coordinator

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Compliance Coordinator to join WM New Zealand.

About the role

You will play a key role in driving compliance with HSEQ systems, improving risk management practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.

This role combines field-level advisory support with coordination of key compliance activities to ensure we meet internal standards, legislative obligations, and customer expectations.

• Provide guidance to managers and staff to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation and the company’s HSEQ Management System.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Develop, review, and maintain safety documentation such as SOPs, JSEAs, hazardous substances registers, and compliance records.
• Coordinate and deliver site-based HSEQ training, toolbox talks, and committee meetings.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and third-party auditors and act as the primary contact for workplace incidents and injury case management.
• Support the implementation of site emergency plans, business continuity plans, risk registers, and environmental management plans.
• Promote and support sustainability initiatives aligned with the company’s circular economy goals and environmental targets.

Some travel around the regions would be required as the role will cover compliance responsibilities across multiple sites. We are flexible around where the role is based which could be in Napier, Tauranga, Hamilton or Tirohia regions.