Operations Coordinator

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 an experienced Operations Coordinator to join our supportive and friendly Operations team based in Wiri Tyre Recycling Site.

This role plays a key part in keeping our logistics running smoothly by coordinating collections, working closely with customers and transport providers, and helping optimise how our fleet is used.

If you enjoy juggling priorities, working with different stakeholders, and finding smarter ways to get things done, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate tyre collections across multiple regions, ensuring collections are scheduled and completed efficiently
• Be the key point of contact for customers—particularly across the South Island—to manage collection timings and service requirements
• Manage and optimise fleet utilisation, helping ensure transport resources are used effectively
• Plan and refine collection routes to improve efficiency and reduce transport costs
• Support essential administrative tasks, including invoicing and purchase order (PO) processing
• Work closely with site teams, transport providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling or capacity issues to maintain strong service delivery

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, we are looking for: 

• Experience in logistics, transport, operations, or scheduling roles
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and transport providers
• Ability to coordinate schedules, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple regions
• Experience with fleet utilisation or route planning (desirable)
• Solid administrative skills, including invoicing and PO processing
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and operational systems
• Proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused with good attention to detail

Additional information

In return, you'll receive: 

• Competitive Salary package plus great staff perks 
• Full time, 40 hours a week (8 hours a day)
• Permanent full time position working Monday to Friday
• Location: Wiri, Auckland
• Guaranteed hours and job security

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click ‘apply now’.   

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.