About us

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

We are looking for a Gas Field Technician / Mechanical Labourer to join our team at the Tirohia Landfill.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role suited to someone with basic mechanical skills, trade experience, or a strong practical background who enjoys varied work and learning new systems. You will assist with the installation, maintenance, and operation of landfill gas and leachate systems, helping ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant site operations.

You don’t need to be a gas specialist already - full training will be provided. What matters most is a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair gas field works and leachate pipework
• Assist with ongoing maintenance of landfill gas extraction systems, flares, and related equipment
• Carry out basic gas and system monitoring and complete routine checks
• Record data, complete inspections, and report faults or maintenance needs
• Support safe operation of gas and leachate treatment equipment
• Assist with general site maintenance and improvement works
• Follow operational plans, procedures, and safety requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and service quality
• Maintain a professional standard of conduct and site presentation

About you

You’re practical, reliable, and enjoy hands-on work. You may come from a mechanical, industrial, civil, agricultural, or trade assistant background, and are keen to build new skills in gas field operations.

You will bring:

• Basic mechanical or trade skills (mechanic, fitter, welder, plumber, or similar)
• Confidence using hand tools and basic equipment
• Willingness to learn gas field systems and monitoring equipment
• Experience with pipe installation or plastic pipe welding (training will be provided)
• Basic IT skills for recording data and completing reports
• A strong focus on health, safety, and environmental responsibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

What’s in it for you?

• Full training provided in landfill gas and environmental systems
• Stable, full-time employment with a well-established national company
• Competitive pay and opportunities for skill development
• A role that directly supports environmental protection and sustainability
• Career growth opportunities within the waste and resource recovery industry

This is an opportunity to work in a critical operational role that directly supports environmental protection and sustainability outcomes. You’ll join a stable, well-established organisation offering competitive remuneration, ongoing training, and the chance to build a long-term career in the waste and resource recovery industry.

How to apply

To apply for this role, click Apply Now.

Please note — we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may begin reviewing 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 based in New Zealand and hold a current work visa (no restrictions), residency, or New Zealand citizenship.