About Us
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 DescriptionAbout the Role
We are looking for an experienced Operations Coordinator to join our supportive and friendly Operations team based in Wiri Tyre Recycling Site.
This role plays a key part in keeping our logistics running smoothly by coordinating collections, working closely with customers and transport providers, and helping optimise how our fleet is used.
If you enjoy juggling priorities, working with different stakeholders, and finding smarter ways to get things done, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate tyre collections across multiple regions, ensuring collections are scheduled and completed efficiently
- Be the key point of contact for customers—particularly across the South Island—to manage collection timings and service requirements
- Manage and optimise fleet utilisation, helping ensure transport resources are used effectively
- Plan and refine collection routes to improve efficiency and reduce transport costs
- Support essential administrative tasks, including invoicing and purchase order (PO) processing
- Work closely with site teams, transport providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
- Proactively identify and resolve scheduling or capacity issues to maintain strong service delivery
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
- Experience in logistics, transport, operations, or scheduling roles
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and transport providers
- Ability to coordinate schedules, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple regions
- Experience with fleet utilisation or route planning (desirable)
- Solid administrative skills, including invoicing and PO processing
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and operational systems
- Proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused with good attention to detail
Additional information
In return, you'll receive:
- Competitive Salary package plus great staff perks
- Full time, 40 hours a week (8 hours a day)
- Permanent full time position working Monday to Friday
- Location: Wiri, Auckland
- Guaranteed hours and job security
How to Apply
If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click ‘apply now’.
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 is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol free workplaces.
Skills Required
- Experience in logistics, transport, operations, or scheduling roles
- Strong communication skills dealing with customers and transport providers
- Ability to coordinate schedules and manage multiple regions
- Experience with fleet utilisation or route planning
- Solid administrative skills including invoicing and PO processing
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and operational systems
- Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused
What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation. We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities. We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
