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Commercial Business Partner

Waste Management


Job Location:

Lower Hutt - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for a commercially minded Commercial Business Partner to support our WM South leadership team and help shape financial and commercial outcomes.

In this role youll work closely with operational leaders translating business needs into clear financial insights models and recommendations. Youll be involved in budgeting forecasting pricing performance analysis and investment decisions - with real visibility of how your work impacts the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to deepen their commercial experience and progress their career within a large values-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with operational and leadership teams to provide financial insight guidance and commercial analysis
  • Analyse volume pricing cost allocation profitability and customer performance
  • Support pricing service and tender modelling as required
  • Prepare financial and investment models to support business decisions
  • Assist with management reporting forecasts and business performance reviews
  • Support planning and budgeting in line with divisional guidelines and timelines
  • Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency

Qualifications :

About You

Youre commercially curious confident working with stakeholders and enjoy turning numbers into insights that influence decisions.

Youll bring:

  • 3 years experience in a commercial accounting management accounting or business partnering role
  • CAANZ / CPA membership
  • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills particularly Excel
  • Ability to analyse data from multiple sources and systems
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear non-technical way
  • Ability to work both collaboratively within a finance team and autonomously
  • Strong time management and attention to detail
  • A genuine interest in learning new systems processes and business streams

    Additional Information :

    Whats in it for You

    • A commercially focused role where you can see the impact of your work
    • Proven career development and progression opportunities
    • Flexible working options
    • Support toward professional qualification completion
    • A collaborative supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement

    How to Apply

    Click Apply Now to submit your application.
    We may begin reviewing applications before the closing date so we encourage you to apply early.

    WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.
    You must be currently based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa residency or NZ citizenship.


    Remote Work :

    No


    Employment Type :

    Full-time


    About Company

    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.

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