Trades Assistant

WasteManagement8

Dairy Flat, Auckland, New Zealand permanent

Posted: February 22, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

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.

We’re looking for a motivated Trade Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you’ll be supporting skilled tradespeople while keeping our site running smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining the site
• Washing bins and equipment
• Assisting tradespeople with various tasks
• Loading and unloading materials and tools
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy, and safe
• Carrying out basic maintenance such as painting, minor repairs, and landscaping
• Operating hand tools and power tools (as required)
• Following health and safety protocols, including wearing PPE
• Completing other duties as directed by your supervisor or project manager

You’ll bring a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed. This role is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on
• Are reliable, safety-conscious, and a strong team player
• Are keen to learn new skills and take on a variety of tasks
• Have the physical stamina for manual work
• Have some experience with tools, construction, landscaping, or similar work (a bonus, but not essential)
• Hold a current driver’s licence (preferred)

No formal qualification/certificates needed! 

What we offer

• A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to make a difference in sustainability and waste reduction.
• Stable, full-time employment with a well-recognised company.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in making a positive impact through resource recovery and recycling.

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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