Talent Acquisition Advisor


Waste Management 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.

The Role

Due to growth, we have an exciting newly created opportunity to join our Talent Acquisition team based in Wellington.  Our team focuses on sourcing the best talent in the marketplace whilst providing a high level of service to our internal key stakeholders in a fun and driven environment.

You will take ownership on establishing relationships with key hiring managers to truly partner and understand the business.   

You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for our Lower North Island division - from job brief taking to sourcing and attracting as well as screening and vetting talent. You will take responsibility for candidate management and take pride in representing the business to prospective employees. The types of roles you will recruit will be in both the blue-collar and white-collar manufacturing and operations space so you will be adept at working at pace whilst multitasking and prioritising your workload. The role will also require getting involved in some projects outside of business as usual - such as upskilling managers on best practice recruitment, employment campaigns, expos, attraction and engagement and employment branding.

About You

You will be an experienced high-volume blue collar / industrial recruiter with excellent communication skills who is seeking a new challenge. With an agency or internal recruitment background, you will feel comfortable forging new relationships with key stakeholders and establishing strong networks with hiring managers. Ideally, you will have experience partnering in a multi-site business (in an internal or external capacity).

You will be, driven, motivated and customer-centric, you will have a determined mindset to get successful results. 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and grow your recruitment career in a fun and professional environment. 

How to apply

To apply for this role click apply now or for more information or a confidential chat please contact Michelle McCullough, Talent Acquisition Manager MMcCullough@wastemanagement.co.nz or 021 583 259.

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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Permanent Full Time

Job no: IBAM313776

Location: Lower Hutt

Closing Date: Thursday, 14 December 2023