Owner Driver - Class 4/5

WasteManagement8

Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand permanent

Posted: April 8, 2026

Job Description

About us

WM NZ Limited 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 accepting expressions of interests for an experienced and professional driver.

We have an opportunity for a person who can demonstrate the ability to operate an owner-driver business successfully and has the financial resources to maintain a safe and compliant business on an ongoing basis.

We are looking for someone who is able to do tyre collections and waste services across the Hamilton region

Thorough training and all critical equipment will be provided by WM New Zealand 

OD roles that WM offer include Box Body Tail Lift, Skip, Rear load wheelie bins, Hook truck, Sideload and more.

If you have been looking for an opportunity to start your own business with the security and backing of an established organisation, then this could be for you.

If you want to work with a great group of professionals and help pave the way for future Owner Drivers then we want to hear from you, click the “apply now”.

About you

A class 4 or 5 driving license is required along with a strong understanding of current Health and Safety practices.

If you like to learn more about our business and services please visit us on www.wm.co.nz or https://www.linkedin.com/company/wm-newzealand/  

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. 

Only applications from those with the legal right and ability to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. 

How to apply

To apply for this role click "I'm interested".

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. 

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.

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