At WM New Zealand, we're not just a company — we're driving the future of sustainability. As New Zealand's largest composter, leading waste-to-energy provider, and owner of the country's largest commercial electric fleet, we are transforming how waste is redirected, neutralized, and repurposed. Powered by electricity generated from waste, we’re proud to lead the way in innovative waste management solutions and are excited to continue growing and evolving in the new year.

Want to join an organisation that strives for high levels of health, safety, environmental and quality perfection, and leads the waste industry? WMNZ have a vacancy for a highly effective and self-motivated H&S Partner based in Auckland or Christchurch. 

This challenging but rewarding position will report directly to the Chief Health, Safety, and Risk Officer (CHSRO). While this role reports directly to the CHSRO, the H&S Partner will have a strong reporting line to the Executive General Manager of the Circular Services Recycling (CSR) operation and his senior leadership team. 

This H&S Partner will provide high level H&S support and guidance to across the sites that operator within the CSR divisional ensuring sites is operating and adhering to the national, and any local HSEQ system and managing risk to reduce any unwanted worker and business exposure. The position will also provide H&S KPI performance information at monthly divisional review meetings, and work with the division to achieve H&S excellence.

WM undertakes a variety of activities ranging from kerbside collections, recycling centres, refuse transfer stations, landfills (energy parks), commercial collections, organic waste collections, construction & demolition, and hazardous waste collections. No two days are the same and that’s what makes this industry exciting and interesting. 

To be successful in this role you will need the following;

• A Tertiary Qualification (Degree or above) in H&S or Environmental
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an H&S advisory position
• Minimum 5 years’ working in the waste or other similar industry
• Legally allowed to work in New Zealand
• Excellent knowledge of relevant H&S, ACC, and Machine/Guarding legislation and standards
• Good understanding of Process Safety systems and processes
• Integrated Management System experience - ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
• Experienced in Management of Change procedures
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), and engagement skills.
• Effective conceptual, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent time management and self-management skills

What’s in it for You?

• Career Development: We’re committed to your growth with exciting opportunities for advancement within a leading-edge company.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation for a challenging and rewarding role.
• Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, recognizes hard work, and is driven by continuous improvement.
• Exciting Challenges: Work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, and each day brings new opportunities to make an impact.
• Be Part of Something Big: WM New Zealand is paving the way for a sustainable future. Make your mark with us as we lead the charge in waste-to-energy and beyond.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this demanding environment, and you want to excel in this position, then please send your application, resume and cover letter via email by clicking on the "Apply" button now.

Applications close: 16th June 2025

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.