Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

Waste Management; Howick; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Job summary

Waste Management New Zealand is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Diesel Technician to join our state‑of‑the‑art workshop in East Tamaki, Auckland. You will start an intensive training program enrolling in NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Levels 3–4) with MITO, progressing to EV Automotive Engineering (Level 5) upon qualification.

The role blends hands-on maintenance with formal study over an expected 3–5 years, with tools provided and onsite support.

Qualifications

• Curious, hard worker with high attention to detail.
• Hands-on approach and comfort with machinery and technology.
• Full Class 1 Driver's Licence.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• At least NCEA level 2 in English and Maths.
• A certificate in mechanics or similar is desired but not essential.
• Have a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pace in your technical courses while carrying out routine service, maintenance, and repairs on Waste Management heavy vehicles.
• Carry out diagnostics & troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct diagnostics of components using specialist tools and equipment.
• Complete detailed service reporting and manufacturers documentation.

Skills

Curious

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

NCEA Level 2 English

NCEA Level 2 Maths

Certificate in mechanics or similar

Job description

Lead one of New Zealand's most complex and strategically important operational assets.

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands‑on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

Job Description

The role you’ll play.

Want an exciting career within mechanics? Do you love to tinker and figure out how things work?

If you are a positive team player, great communicator, eager to learn and have a ‘can do’ attitude – keep reading!

We have an outstanding opportunity for a curious, self‑motivated, dedicated team player with a passion and commitment to developing a long‑term career at our purpose‑built state of the art workshop facility, based in East Tamaki, Auckland.

This is an epic, once in a lifetime opportunity. Upon landing the role, you will be enrolled in the NZ Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 3 & 4) programme through MITO. Once you earn your certificate as a Diesel Technician, you will then be enrolled in the NZ Certificate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Automotive Engineering programme (Level 5).

Every Apprentice is different, so this could take anywhere from 3 – 5‑years. Not to worry, you will be well looked after with an onsite assessor, no call‑outs in the first year and have all your tools provided.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain pace in your technical courses while carrying out routine service, maintenance, and repairs on Waste Management heavy vehicles.
• Carry out diagnostics & troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct diagnostics of components using specialist tools and equipment.
• Complete detailed service reporting and manufacturers documentation.

Qualifications

What you’ll need.

We’re keen to find a curious, hard worker with high attention to detail. You’ll need to be a hands‑on type of person who likes working with machinery and technology.

• Full Class 1 Driver's Licence
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• At least NCEA level 2 in English and Maths.
• A certificate in mechanics or similar is desired but not essential.
• Have a “Safety First” mindset.

Additional Information

WM New Zealand 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.