A career with purpose
Our environmental solutions support healthy communities through the protection and preservation of our natural resources, creating a better future for us and the planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in the infrastructure sector with pathways to advance from on-the-ground teams to management and beyond. We’re a diverse team, but we all have one thing in common – looking after our people and our whenua.
Career pathways – Dan's story
The journey into leadership for Dan Yakas, currently Veolia’s Regional Lead for Whanganui and Taranaki, is an inspiring one. Leaving school after fifth form with no qualifications or school certificates, Dan got a job on the stop/go paddle with a contractor supporting the road maintenance and three waters maintenance teams. Demonstrating hard work, perseverance and the right attitude, Dan was offered a team leader role with Veolia in 2006.
Dan has grown into a respected leader, known for his deep understanding of the work and his strong commitment to the people around him. He has developed a culture within his teams that is grounded in trust, empathy, and opportunities.
Dan actively recruits people who, like him, just need an opportunity to prove themselves. “Everyone has something they’re good at – it’s up to us to unlock that,” he says. For Dan, Veolia is more than a job; it’s a community. He thrives on seeing others succeed, especially those who were never expected to. For Dan, working in the water sector offers not just a job, but a meaningful career that changes lives — including his own.
Our people, our wai
“Water and the mana of water and what it actually brings to life on this planet. We must care for it when we take it. We must care for it when we use it and we must care for it when we put it back into the receiving environment.”
I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I WORK FOR VEOLIA
MY WORK CONTRIBUTION IS USEFUL
I LIKE THE WORKING ATMOSPHERE
MY WORK OBJECTIVES ARE CLEAR
What our people say
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Our Stories
At Veolia New Zealand, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From innovative environmental solutions to sustainable water services, our diverse team of experts brings passion, creativity, and dedication to every project.
Each team member has a unique story of how they contribute to building a more sustainable future for New Zealand communities. Discover the faces behind our environmental solutions and learn how their individual journeys have shaped our collective mission to create a cleaner, greener tomorrow for all Kiwis.
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