Technical Assistant

About Us

Waste Management 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.

We recently joined 60 Managing Directors and Chief Executives from New Zealand’s leading companies to sign the CEO Climate Change Statement, committing us to initiatives that aim to help limit global warming to two degrees. https://www.wastemanagement.co.nz/news-media

About The Role

We now have a great opportunity for a full time Technical Assistant to join our team at Living Earth, located at Christchurch. Living Earth operates the Christchurch City Council kerbside organics processing facility producing certified organic compost from foodwaste and greenwaste.

We provide great personal development opportunities to develop our employees’ career development aspirations. This includes a comprehensive professional and personal development plan, operational training, mentoring, a wellness programme and all the tools you will need to succeed as a valued member of our Operations team.

This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in sustainability and making a difference and enjoys variety. Full training will be provided.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing sampling and inspections of compost during the composting process and report and record results
• Managing data collection of windrow monitoring including uploading data, reviewing data and reporting on results
• Ensuring product quality is maintained in the compost operations (temperature, moisture, density, oxygen) and that compliance with NZS4454:2005 is achieved
• Completing compost product testing in accordance with the required standards and resource consents and report on compliance
• Co-ordinating day to day composting operations to ensure scheduling and plans are achieved
• Assisting with the planning of compost operations (blending, moisture levels, airflows, mix ratios, density, mix porosity, volumes, duration/ stage and location)
• Assisting with the planning and scheduling of windrow turning, windrow watering and movements and compost screening on site

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• A tertiary qualification in science, environmental, technical or related fields may assist but is not a necessity.
• Technical amplitude and good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good computer skills with common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Internet) and common platforms (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone).
• Resilience and adaptability to deal with a very variable operating environment
• Can do attitude and thrive in being part of a team.

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. 

Where to find us?

If you like to learn more about our business and services please visit us on www.wastemanagement.co.nz or https://www.linkedin.com/company/4798781/

Waste Management 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.