Hazardous Waste Coordinator
Operate and manage a hazardous waste facility, processing waste safely while ensuring environmental compliance.
Hazardous Waste Operator – Wellington
Take Ownership of a Critical Waste Processing Operation
At InterGroup, we provide essential infrastructure, industrial, and waste services that help keep New Zealand's communities and industries running safely and efficiently.
We're looking for a practical, hands-on Hazardous Waste Operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our hazardous waste processing facility in Wellington.
This is a unique role that combines operational coordination, plant operation, environmental compliance, and customer service. You'll be the key person responsible for receiving, processing, treating, and managing waste streams through our facility while ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with environmental requirements.
About the Role
This is a predominantly operational role where you'll be actively involved in the handling, treatment, and processing of waste materials.
You'll coordinate incoming waste collections, manage waste received at the facility, operate treatment processes, maintain plant equipment, and ensure treated water and waste products meet required standards before disposal.
The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to help grow and develop the facility as demand increases.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate incoming waste collections and deliveries
Create and manage work orders and job records
Receive and process waste materials at the facility
Operate de-watering and waste treatment processes
Manage waste stockpiles and disposal activities
Monitor and maintain clarifiers, tanks, and associated plant equipment
Ensure treated water and site run-off complies with council and environmental requirements
Maintain accurate records of waste volumes and processing activities
Conduct routine cleaning, maintenance, and housekeeping of the facility
Liaise with customers regarding waste disposal requirements and potential opportunities
Support the continued growth and development of the hazardous waste operation
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys practical work, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and is comfortable working in an industrial environment.
You'll ideally bring:
Experience in waste operations, industrial services, plant operations, water treatment, or a similar environment
A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Good communication and customer service skills
A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance
Mechanical aptitude and confidence operating plant and equipment
Experience with hazardous waste, wastewater, or treatment processes is advantageous but not essential
Why Join InterGroup?
Take Ownership
Run a key operation within the business and have a direct impact on its success.
Variety Every Day
Balance plant operations, customer interaction, environmental management, and problem solving.
Make a Difference
Play an important role in ensuring waste is processed safely and responsibly.
Long-Term Opportunity
Join a growing business with opportunities to develop alongside the operation.
Apply Now
If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, work independently, and be part of an essential industry, we'd love to hear from you.
- Department
- Waste
- Locations
- Wellington
Wellington
Our History
Since its inception over 40 years ago, InterGroup have become one of the leading infrastructure and industrial services specialists in New Zealand. We are nationwide, predominantly undertaking work for local government, central government agencies and industry. This includes a solid portfolio of projects comprising an enviable record of successfully working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain.
We are manaaki tangata, we will care for the people. Safety is paramount in all of our operations, combined with a real focus to meet customers and community needs. It is our intention that our people go home safely every day, and our aim is a zero TRIFR. We continue to invest in the futures of our staff, their skills, safety and well-being; and that all customers are safe around any works we undertake on the network. We are kaitiaki, we have a guardian and stewardship role for natural resources. Our responsibility is to manaaki (care for) these resources in an environmentally sustainable way.