Talent & Early Careers Coordinator
Company: Waste Management
Role summary
Talent & Early Careers Coordinator is a role at Waste Management in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-08-30. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Talent & Early Careers Coordinator
- Company
- Waste Management
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Administrative
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-30
If you're looking to kickstart a career in talent acquisition or human resources without needing a degree, Waste Management has an exciting opportunity for you! This role offers a fantastic chance to learn the ropes of recruiting and employee development within a leading company, providing a solid foundation for your professional journey. You'll be instrumental in attracting and nurturing the next generation of talent, making a real impact on the organization's growth.
Job description
Company Description
12 Month Fixed Term
Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.
We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa. We all pull together on this waka, and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.
Job Description
The role you’ll play
We’re looking for an organised, people-focused coordinator to support our talent and early careers initiatives on a fixed-term contract until October 2027.
This is a varied role where you’ll help keep recruitment activities running smoothly while coordinating programmes that introduce students, graduates and other early-career talent to opportunities across WM.
Key Responsibilities
Providing end-to-end recruitment support to the Talent team, such as coordinating pre-employment checks, psychometric assessments and generating contracts.
Supporting candidate sourcing, CV screening and initial phone interviews.
Maintaining talent pools for recurring and business-critical roles.
Assisting with recruitment activity through SmartRecruiters.
Managing queries through the shared recruitment inbox and providing responsive support to candidates and hiring managers.
Identifying opportunities to improve the candidate and early careers experience.
Supporting university, polytechnic and school engagement activities, including career expos and other talent-related events.
Qualifications
What you’ll need.
You’ll be an experienced talent coordinator who enjoys working with people and can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organisation and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
The ability to build trusted relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of your work.
Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt when priorities change.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Additional Information
To apply, click "I'm interested"
WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and hold New Zealand citizenship, residency or a valid work visa.
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