12 Month Fixed Term
Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.
We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa. We all pull together on this waka, and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.
Job DescriptionThe role you’ll play
We’re looking for an organised, people-focused coordinator to support our talent and early careers initiatives on a fixed-term contract until October 2027.
This is a varied role where you’ll help keep recruitment activities running smoothly while coordinating programmes that introduce students, graduates and other early-career talent to opportunities across WM.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing end-to-end recruitment support to the Talent team, such as coordinating pre-employment checks, psychometric assessments and generating contracts.
- Supporting candidate sourcing, CV screening and initial phone interviews.
- Maintaining talent pools for recurring and business-critical roles.
- Assisting with recruitment activity through SmartRecruiters.
- Managing queries through the shared recruitment inbox and providing responsive support to candidates and hiring managers.
- Identifying opportunities to improve the candidate and early careers experience.
- Supporting university, polytechnic and school engagement activities, including career expos and other talent-related events.
What you’ll need.
You’ll be an experienced talent coordinator who enjoys working with people and can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of your work.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt when priorities change.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
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WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and hold New Zealand citizenship, residency or a valid work visa.
Skills Required
- Experience as a talent coordinator
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Proactive approach and confidence taking ownership of work
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
- Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Currently based in New Zealand
- New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa
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.
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