Senior Inventory Specialist
This is a hands-on, senior role supporting a large science-based organisation operating complex laboratory environments. You’ll be responsible for the safe movement, storage, tracking and disposal of hazardous substances, ensuring full compliance with legislation and strong day-to-day service delivery.
The Role
You will:
- Manage inwards and outwards hazardous goods across site
- Own and maintain the Chemical Inventory System (CIS)
- Manage location compliance certificates (LCCs) and chemical thresholds
- Coordinate chemical decanting and disposal with external providers
- Work closely with scientists, tenants, and contractors
- Provide day-to-day leadership within the logistics team
- Champion health & safety and continuous improvement
- This is a visible, on-site role with real responsibility.
About You
You’ll bring:
- Working knowledge of HSNO legislation and GHS classification
- Experience handling or managing hazardous substances
- Confidence working with systems and data
- Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
- Willingness to obtain a forklift licence (or already hold one)
- Experience in labs, waste management, chemical or pharmaceutical environments is highly regarded.
If you’re ready to take on a hands-on role where your attention to detail, compliance expertise, and practical skills make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Call Serena Daysh on 022 84 2126 or email serena.daysh@robertwalters.co.nz in touch for a confidential discussion.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Serena Daysh on +6444719734
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Risk & Compliance
Focus: Operations
Industry: Science and Research
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Wellington Central
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: MG2ZCW-ADD37AB3
Date posted: 29 January 2026
Consultant: Serena Daysh
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