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.
About the Role
Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make an impact? We’re seeking a proactive and energetic Yard Operator to join our team. In this role, you’ll help keep our yard organized and efficiently process materials. You’ll work closely with our production team to ensure everything runs smoothly, from operating plant equipment to loading and unloading vehicles. If you’re ready for a role that combines physical work with learning opportunities, this is the job for you.
About You
You’re a motivated and fit individual who thrives in an active, outdoor environment. You take pride in your work, are safety-conscious, and have a keen eye for detail. If you have strong work experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!
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What’s In It For You?
✅ A role that’s challenging, varied, and meaningful
✅ A supportive, close‑knit team culture
✅ Strong training and development support
✅ Proven career progression within WM New Zealand
✅ Work that makes a genuine environmental impact
At WM, we invest in our people - because they are our greatest asset.
Apply Now – Don’t Miss Out
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Additional Information

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.