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The WM New Zealand story

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. They provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal.

They 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. They understand that the biggest asset is the people and they’re committed to their safety and wellbeing.

They’re a company where every day their people get to make a difference – whether this is through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. They work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, and councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and they are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of the customers. Their focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.

Culture & vibe

Not only do they embrace diversity, they celebrate it. With over 1600 staff, their people come from all ethnicities and backgrounds. Our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrates everything from Pink Shirt Day, Diwali, International Women's Day and more! 

Benefits

At WM New Zealand, they’re committed to looking after its team. They want to keep their employees safe and well. And they want to see them grow, develop, and enjoy a rewarding, successful career. Their employees will have access to some great employee benefits, and a variety of training and development opportunities.

• Safety First: Safety is at the heart of everything they do. The health and well-being of its people is paramount; that goes for its customers, communities, and WM New Zealand personnel. They have a Zero Harm policy, which aims for an injury and incident-free workplace. They do all they can to make sure that when their people leave work at the end of the day, they’ve suffered no harm.
• Wellness Programme: Well-being is an integral part of WM New Zealand’s ongoing health and safety focus. The wellness program includes free flu jabs, annual health checks, access to a wellness platform and professional counselling through the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Deals and Discounts: They have numerous other deals and discounts from banking to air flights, car rentals to home improvement stores. And a staff discount on their services to boot!
• Banking: They've leveraged their banking and financial relationships to create special deals on personal loans, home loans, insurances, term deposits, credit card accounts and banking accounts for the team.
• Spotter Referral Program: When therit employees successfully refer friends or family for WM New Zealand roles, they can get rewarded up to $1500.