Responsibilities
- Gain hands on experience across the core operational and analytical functions of WM South, supporting services South of Taupō to Invercargill.
- Be involved in collection route creation and optimisation.
- Support fleet utilisation and productivity analysis.
- Identify efficiency and improvement opportunities across both commercial and municipal contracts.
- Support data driven decisions that improve service performance, cost control and customer outcomes.
- Develop practical skills in operational analysis, modelling and the use of tools such as GIS, Excel and Power BI within a complex, safety critical operating environment.
Requirements
- Recent or soon-to-be Operations graduate
Benefits
- Secure your future – You’ll step into a permanent role right from day one. No need to reapply at the end of the programme.
- Make a real impact – Contribute to Aotearoa’s circular economy by working with New Zealand’s leader in waste, recycling, and sustainability.
- Grow with us – With strong support from our leaders, access to EMA Training, In-House Training and mentorship you’ll gain professional skills that set you up for long-term success.
- Earn while you learn – Gain hands-on experience on real-world projects while developing your technical and professional skill set.
- Mentorship that matters – Be supported by experienced leaders and connect with a network of past grads and business mentors.
- Our values guide everything we do – Together, Safety, Sustainability, Innovation and Service.
Work Arrangement
Remote (Country)
Team
Team size: over 1600 team members across 70 locations
About Us | Mō mātou
WM New Zealand is Aotearoa’s leading materials recovery, recycling, and waste management provider, with over 1600 team members across 70 locations. Each year, we collect over 1,000,000 tonnes of waste and recycle well over 200,000 tonnes. We are the largest composter in New Zealand, the largest waste-to-energy provider, and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste.
Why choose WM New Zealand? | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
- Secure your future – You’ll step into a permanent role right from day one. No need to reapply at the end of the programme.
- Make a real impact – Contribute to Aotearoa’s circular economy by working with New Zealand’s leader in waste, recycling, and sustainability.
- Grow with us – With strong support from our leaders, access to EMA Training, In-House Training and mentorship you’ll gain professional skills that set you up for long-term success.
- Earn while you learn – Gain hands-on experience on real-world projects while developing your technical and professional skill set.
- Mentorship that matters – Be supported by experienced leaders and connect with a network of past grads and business mentors.
- Our values guide everything we do – Together, Safety, Sustainability, Innovation and Service.
About the Programme | Te Whiwhinga mahi
- Our two-year graduate programme begins in February 2027.
- As our Supply Chain and Logistics Graduate, you’ll gain hands on experience across the core operational and analytical functions of WM South, supporting services South of Taupō to Invercargill.
- You’ll be involved in collection route creation and optimisation, fleet utilisation and productivity analysis, and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities across both commercial and municipal contracts.
- Working closely with logistics, operations and regional stakeholders, you’ll support data driven decisions that improve service performance, cost control and customer outcomes, while developing practical skills in operational analysis, modelling and the use of tools such as GIS, Excel and Power BI within a complex, safety critical operating environment.
- No two days are the same — you’ll take part in: Real-world projects that contribute to our sustainability goals, Leadership and communication development through EMA e-learning modules, In-depth induction week including site tours and executive team sessions, Cross-functional learning and collaboration with experts and peers, Personalised mentorship from senior leaders.
- And the best part? At the end of your two-year journey, you’ll transition into a permanent role with WM New Zealand.
Additional Information
- Programme begins in February 2027
- Two-year graduate programme
- Transition into a permanent role with WM New Zealand at the end of the two-year journey
