Operator - Public Spaces Collections

5 days ago


Queenstown Otago, New Zealand Waste Management NZ Limited Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Company 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.

We now have exciting fixed-term opportunities for E-Bike Operators to join our team in stunning Queenstown

Job Description

Love being outdoors and making a difference? This could be the role for you.

As an E-Bike Operator, you'll ride a custom-built electric tricycle to monitor and report on rubbish, glass, and recycling collected from public bins in high-traffic areas. Along the way, you'll engage with the community and help promote waste minimisation and sustainability.

This fixed-term role runs until Easter 2026. Hours of work are:

  • 15 or 20 hours per week (3–4 afternoons, 5 hours each)

If you're looking for full-time work, we can also offer a split role: mornings at our recycling centre, afternoons as an E-Bike Operator.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Enjoys interacting with people and has a customer-focused mindset
  • Is physically active, hands-on, and tech-savvy
  • Can work independently as well as part of a team
  • Has a positive attitude and wants to make a real impact in the community

Previous customer service experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Additional Information

If you're ready for a role where you can contribute to a cleaner, greener future, 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 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.



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