Operations Supervisor

Waste Management; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Wanaka team in Otago. You will lead frontline staff, coordinate rosters, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure safety and efficiency of vehicles and equipment in day-to-day operations.

You'll work with drivers and transfer station teams to run compliant, profitable operations while championing sustainability and safety. If you’re hands-on, energetic, and prefer leading by example, join us to help build a cleaner, greener Aotearoa.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in transport, logistics, or waste operations with a strong ability to coach and develop the performance of frontline staff.
• Experience in staff scheduling, route planning and resource allocation.
• A mechanical mindset with hands-on knowledge of mobile plant and equipment.
• WTR and Class 1 license preferred, or Class 2 would also be ideal.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and interpreting compliance systems.
• A passion for sustainability and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff and allocating daily work priorities.
• Conducting pre-start checks and toolbox meetings.
• Managing costs and driving efficiencies on-site.
• Ensuring HSEQ compliance and safe work practices.
• Supporting equipment maintenance and ordering of parts and PPE.
• Monitoring waste processing performance and reporting on outcomes.
• Acting as a visible leader committed to sustainability and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Route planning

Mechanical mindset

Safety orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance systems

Job description

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.

Job Description

At WM New Zealand, we're not just about waste - we're about resource recovery, sustainability, and innovation.

We’re on the lookout for an experiencedOperations Supervisorwho thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to lead frontline teams to deliver exceptional service while contributing to a cleaner, greener Aotearoa.

About the Role

As Operations Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind the day-to-day operational excellence of our Wanaka team. From coordinating rosters and running toolbox talks to ensuring our vehicles and equipment are safe and ready to go, you’ll lead with energy, purpose, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

You’ll work closely with drivers and our transfer station teams to ensure our services run smoothly, compliantly, and profitably. No two days will be the same in this hands-on role that blends leadership, problem-solving, and operational oversight.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising staff and allocating daily work priorities.
• Conducting pre-start checks and toolbox meetings.
• Managing costs and driving efficiencies on-site.
• Ensuring HSEQ compliance and safe work practices.
• Supporting equipment maintenance and ordering of parts and PPE.
• Monitoring waste processing performance and reporting on outcomes.
• Acting as a visible leader committed to sustainability and safety.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience in transport, logistics, or waste operations with a strong ability to coach and develop the performance of frontline staff.
• Experience in staff scheduling, route planning and resource allocation.
• A mechanical mindset with hands-on knowledge of mobile plant and equipment.
• WTR and Class 1 license preferred, or Class 2 would also be ideal.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and interpreting compliance systems.
• A passion for sustainability and making a difference.

Are youready to roll up your sleeves and lead by example?

Join a business where your leadership shapes more than just operations - it helps shape a sustainable future.

Additional Information

WM New Zealand is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and have New Zealand Citizenship, residence or an open work visa.