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WM New Zealand

3.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

WM New Zealand Reviews

Based on 7 surveyed graduates working at WM New Zealand. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
3.5
Based on 7 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • Good people—I feel very welcomed and a part of the team.
  • Large business, lots to learn, variety of projects.
  • They allow me to move the hours I work around to fit personal commitments and issues.
  • WM does what it can to reduce environmental impacts from landfill gas capture to electric fleets.
  • There is a huge focus on each other's diversity; special days in different cultures are often celebrated.
  • There is quite an issue with the communication, but this is something that is being worked on.
  • Yet to have a big responsibility, and ambiguity in my role within the business.
  • Sometimes there are lulls in the work available. This does allow for creative thought, but it can feel slow.
  • Some of the older/smaller sites are left behind in terms of office space, location, and facilities.
  • The pay is as expected considering I am a graduate, but I know there is potential for an increase.

What Insiders Say

7.1
Career Prospects
7.1
Career Prospects
WM really focuses on career progression and upskilling their staff, so I feel well-supported in this area and am excited to see where the future takes me!
7.6
Corporate Social Responsibility
7.6
Corporate Social Responsibility
WM commits itself to having a good reputation, especially with the negative connotations of landfills and waste.
6.9
Culture
6.9
Culture
The company culture is fantastic. Everyone is supportive and friendly, always willing to help if you need it.
7.3
Diversity
7.3
Diversity
There is a huge focus on diversity, particularly by the Inclusion and Diversity team.
7.3
Satisfaction
7.3
Satisfaction
Currently, as a graduate, I am being given a very good opportunity to continue learning and developing my skills and knowledge.
7.9
Management
7.9
Management
My manager is incredible—super understanding, patient, and genuinely cares about their staff and their wellbeing.
6.7
Office Work Environment
6.7
Office Work Environment
The office is lovely, very modern and new with pretty greenery dotted around.
7.4
Recruitment
7.4
Recruitment
The talent team are all lovely, they are very friendly, warm, and welcoming.
6.0
Salary
6.0
Salary
The WM bonuses app is cool! In terms of pay, I think it is a bit low.
7.9
Training
7.9
Training
There have been so many great programs to learn formally, i.e. the graduate program, senior mentoring, landfill training, and site training.
7.9
Work Hours
7.9
Work Hours
The company is very flexible with my work hours... I work 8 hours a day, from 8:30 to 5 pm, with a perfect balance of work-from-home and office days.
9.1
Sustainability
9.1
Sustainability
The company is extremely committed, to doing huge projects like converting the fleet to electric vehicles.