Communications Specialist

We're on the hunt for a high performer to join our communications team! Use your writing skills and creative flair to create engaging communications across our spectrum of channels.

About us

We are New Zealand’s leading materials recovery, recycling and waste management provider. We are leaders in waste-to-energy and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. Our team are passionate environmentalists, committed to powering the circular economy for future generations of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Job Description

About the role 

Help us bring our sustainability stories to life as we move our customers towards the circular economy and a carbon zero future. We’ve got lots of great stories to tell and we’d love to chat with you about joining our passionate and friendly team.

Key responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with our teams to create communications that tell the story of Waste Management’s innovation and drive towards a carbon zero future for Aotearoa New Zealand
• Help craft communications that deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Use your masterful use of voice and messaging to create internal communications that speak to our Waste Management values of Together, Innovation, Service, Sustainability and Safety
• Write content for blog posts, social media, EDMs and other communications and marketing initiatives as required
• Support our tenders team on a project-by-project basis with content creation, proofing and editing
• Develop outstanding relationships with our corporate, sales and regional teams

Qualifications

About you

You’ll thrive in a supportive team environment with a positive, can-do attitude. You have exceptional writing and editing skills, the ability to juggle and prioritise your workload and several years’ experience creating compelling content that motivates people to take action. You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in communications.

Additional Information

In return

We offer a supportive team environment, flexible working/work life balance, an onsite café and free carparking, and career development programmes.

How to Apply

Don’t delay! Click the “I’m interested” button.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We begin reviewing applications as we receive them.

WM New Zealand fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We also promote a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.

To ensure a smooth onboarding process, we can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in New Zealand.