Despatch & Weighbridge Coordinator

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WM New Zealand seeks a Despatch & Weighbridge Coordinator in Christchurch for a role that ensures safe handling of hazardous waste. You’ll manage route coordination, workloads, weighbridge movements and customer service with focus on safety and compliance. Key requirements include practical despatch or fleet coordination experience, clear communication, the ability to prioritise on the fly, and dispatch systems proficiency; hazardous waste knowledge is a bonus. To apply, tailor your CV to show scheduling wins and safety achievements and demonstrate a growth mindset. Apply early by hitting I’m Interested; you must have the right to work in NZ and WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity, drug and alcohol free workplace.

Company Description

Despatch & Weighbridge Coordinator – Make Your Next Move Count

Christchurch | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Career Growth

WM New Zealand's Technical Services division is a specialist team of highly qualified staff with purpose-built processing facilities and specialised Dangerous Goods transport. We process hazardous and liquid waste safely

Job Description

Ready for a role that keeps you sharp, challenged, and at the centre of operations every single day?

At WM New Zealand, we’re looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Despatch & Weighbridge Coordinator to join our high-performing Christchurch team. This is a pivotal role - keeping our fleet moving, our customers supported, and ensuring the safe flow of hazardous and medical waste across the region.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same, this is your chance to step into a critical role with real impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll own the heartbeat of our operations - coordinating routes, balancing workloads, and keeping drivers and customers informed.
• Your decisions matter - your coordination ensures safety, compliance, and smooth running of essential services.
• You’ll grow with us - WM New Zealand is known for developing talent, promoting from within, and opening real long-term career pathways.
• You’ll join a tight-knit team that celebrates wins, supports each other, and genuinely enjoys coming to work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Scheduling and allocating daily job requests—and keeping customers updated on service times
• Monitoring route progress and ensuring all jobs are completed efficiently
• Managing rescheduled or reallocated jobs when things shift (as they sometimes do!)
• Supporting drivers through incidents, delays, and absenteeism
• Coordinating the receipt and movement of vehicles and materials through the weighbridge
• Directing onsite traffic and ensuring all vehicle movements are safe and compliant
• Delivering excellent customer service across phone, email, and onsite interactions

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in despatch, fleet coordination, transport operations, or similar logistics roles
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with drivers, customers, and internal teams
• Outstanding organisation and the ability to prioritise on the fly
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where decisions count
• Proficiency with MS Office and scheduling/dispatch systems
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling (a bonus, but not essential)
• A commitment to safety and doing things the right way

Additional Information

What’s In It for You?

• A competitive salary and a role full of variety - no clock-watching here
• A collaborative team culture where you’re supported and valued
• A business with proven career pathways and long-term stability
• The chance to make a real difference in an essential industry

Ready to Apply?

Hit “I’m Interested” and send us your application today.

We review applications as they arrive, so we encourage you to apply early.

WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
You must currently be in New Zealand with the right to work (visa, residency, or citizenship).