Logistics Coordinator

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WM New Zealand is seeking an experienced Export Logistics Coordinator to join the Commodity Trading team in a part‑time 25 hour per week role with flexible location nationwide. You will coordinate export and domestic shipments from order to delivery, manage export documentation including contracts, POs and LC, and liaise with customers, carriers and stakeholders to resolve issues and monitor risk. The ideal candidate has proven export logistics experience, LC and international trade knowledge, and success coordinating sea or air freight, plus strong Excel and relationship management. To apply, tailor your CV to relevant trade experience, share cost saving and on time delivery examples, confirm NZ work eligibility, and show you thrive in a sustainability role.

Company Description

WM New Zealand 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.

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Export Logistics Coordinator to join our Commodity Trading team. This is a fast-paced role responsible for coordinating export shipments and domestic logistics movements, ensuring contractual obligations are met while delivering efficient and cost-effective outcomes.

This is a 25-hour-per-week part-time opportunity. We are flexible on location and will consider candidates from across New Zealand.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, shipping lines, transport providers, and internal stakeholders, you will manage the end-to-end logistics process, support commodity trading activities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex logistics challenges, and has a strong understanding of international trade and export operations.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a critical role in ensuring export and domestic logistics activities are executed accurately, efficiently, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate export shipments and domestic logistics movements from order confirmation through to delivery.
• Prepare, review, and manage export documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, Letters of Credit, and shipping documentation.
• Liaise with customers, shipping lines, transport providers, agents, and consignees to ensure seamless logistics operations.
• Monitor shipment progress, resolve logistical issues, and manage risks associated with international and domestic transport.
• Manage export-related financial administration, including invoicing, payment tracking.

Qualifications

About you

You are highly organised, commercially minded, and thrive in a role where attention to detail is critical. You have strong logistics and export experience, enjoy building relationships with stakeholders, and can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in export logistics, international trade, freight forwarding, or a similar logistics environment.
• Knowledge of Letters of Credit, international payment terms, and foreign trade requirements.
• Experience coordinating sea and/or air freight shipments and managing shipping documentation.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work with urgency and adapt to changing market and logistics conditions.

Desirable:

• International Trade qualification.
• MPI Trade Certification.
• Customs Digital Certificate.
• Experience within commodity trading, recycling, manufacturing, or export-focused industries.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation and logistics management systems.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation operating at the forefront of New Zealand’s circular economy. You'll work with a knowledgeable and supportive team, gain exposure to international markets, and play a key role in ensuring recovered resources are successfully traded and exported around the world.

WM NZ offers competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a more sustainable future.

How to apply

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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.