Maori Graduate Programme null

Mā Tatou | About us

WM New Zealand is Aotearoa’s leading materials recovery, recycling, and waste management provider, with over 1600 team members across 70 locations. Each year, we collect over 1,000,000 tonnes of waste and recycle well over 200,000 tonnes. We are the largest composter in New Zealand, the largest waste-to-energy provider and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste.

Hōtaka Mātauranga | The Programme

Throughout this two-year programme, we will provide a place for you to stand as a Māori professional, and gain hands-on experience in your specialist area, fully supported by our experienced colleagues. More importantly, there will be Iwi engagement opportunities that we would like you to get involved in.

You will have access to various learning opportunities, both face-to-face and virtual. This includes e-learning, collaborating with our experts and senior leaders from different areas of the business, peer networking, leadership development, and action learning projects where you'll work with others.

At the end of the programme, graduates will transition into junior-level roles in an area that aligns with their career goals and business needs.

We are currently looking for recent graduates in Finance, Legal, Procurement, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Logistics, Engineering and IT from a range of degrees and backgrounds to join our diverse team all around the country.

Qualifications

He kōrero ōu | About you

• Identify as whakapapa Māori / be of Māori descent
• Fluency in Te Reo is not a must but a willingness to grow yourself as a Māori team member
• You will have graduated within the last 12 months.

Additional Information

Me pēwhea ou tono | How to apply 

• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter that tells us a little bit about yourself

Mahi ngātahi | Together

What is the company culture like?

One boat, same direction. We are proud to have Together as one of our company values, and we work hard to create an environment that allows team members to be themselves. We value everyone’s contribution. Coming to an organisation as a graduate can be daunting, but you will find our team warm and welcoming.

At WM, we strongly believe in diversity and inclusion in all things we do. We encourage you to share any support you need throughout your application process. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultures and gender identities.

He Tīaho tō wā heke, Hoatu Ināianei! | Your future is Bright, pre-register now and we will let you know once this opportunity opens!