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About Us

Waste Management NZ Limited 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to join our team based at our Technical Services division in Auckland. 

About the role

As a recent graduate, you will be involved in learning about the various parts of our Technical Services business such as hazardous, medical, and solvent & oil recovery.

In this role you will be reporting to our Regional Manager where you will have the opportunity to visit and work in our hazardous waste treatment plants in Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Wellington, and Christchurch.  You will learn how our people, plant and processes work to deliver safe and environmentally responsible liquid and hazardous waste treatment.

The graduate position will be given many opportunities to visit other WM facilities such as landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities including for tyres and greenwaste composting. Internal and external training courses will be available such as spill response, fire safety, working at heights, confined space, driver licencing and endorsements.

The remainder of the graduate programme will consist of work on special projects and working with other chemists.

Our Chemists perform a crucial role in being the custodians of the chemical wastes and waste treatment processes which keep our people, customers, and the environment safe.  They are responsible for providing technical and analytical advice to our Sales team and the wider operational team.  On-site, they are responsible for analytical equipment calibration, troubleshooting production issues and running treatability trials to select and verify their suitability.  Part of this role involves liaising with external customers on collection of hazardous substances.

About you

Our ideal person will be a recent graduate in Chemistry.  

You are analytical with the ability to clearly articulate and break down complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.  You enjoy troubleshooting and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get down to the nuts and bolts. We are committed to a zero-harm culture, and you will take all practicable steps to ensure personal safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

You will be joining a dynamic and engaging team and provide personal development opportunities.  If you thrive on challenge and opportunity, then this is the role for you! 

How to apply

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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. 

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.