Job Description

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand 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.

The role you’ll play.

We have an exceptional opportunity for a commercially focused and experienced Branch Manager to lead our operations at the Redvale Landfill in Dairy Flat.

Reporting to the Redvale Regional Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 35 employees, as well as multiple contractors. You will have the backing of an experienced regional leadership team and our wider corporate services teams while retaining genuine ownership of the site’s day to day performance.

This is a highly influential leadership role with responsibility for the operational, environmental and financial performance of one of WM’s critical business units.

You will provide visible leadership across the site, set clear expectations and create an environment where safety, accountability, compliance and continuous improvement are embedded in everything we do.

Qualifications

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Championing a strong, proactive health and safety culture.
• Ensuring full compliance with environmental requirements, resource consents and regulatory obligations.
• Leading, developing and engaging operational employees and contractors.
• Overseeing day to day site operations and plant maintenance.
• Managing budgets and delivering agreed operational and financial targets.
• Identifying opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Building trusted relationships with customers, community representatives, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Confidently representing WM in public, community and regulatory settings.

What you’ll need.

You will be a credible and confident operational leader who combines strong commercial judgement with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

• A relevant civil engineering and/or environmental management qualification is preferred, supported by practical industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience within a complex operational environment.
• Experience managing significant civil works, ideally within a highly regulated setting.
• Strong knowledge of consent management, environmental obligations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading operational teams and managing multiple contractors.
• A demonstrated ability to build constructive relationships with customers, communities, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• The commercial capability to interpret and influence P&L performance.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to identify and deliver opportunities for improvement and growth.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a significant operation and make a meaningful contribution to its future success.

You will have the autonomy to lead in your own style while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team. You will also become part of WM’s wider North Island leadership network, working alongside senior operational leaders across the business.

If you are ready to lead a complex, high-profile operation where safety, environmental, commercial performance and people leadership all matter, we would like to hear from you.

How to apply

Click Apply now to submit your application.

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.