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This is a hands-on, purpose-driven role where your work will be felt across the community. As Waste Minimisation Officer, you will deliver key streams of work within the Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) - turning strategy into practical action that reduces waste, improves resource recovery, and supports a cleaner, more sustainable Napier. Reporting to the Resource Recovery & Commercial Services Manager and working closely with the Senior Waste Minimisation Officer, you will be a key contributor to delivering real, measurable outcomes. You’ll work across Napier City Council, alongside contractors, businesses, mana whenua and communities, to deliver practical programmes that make it easier for people to reduce waste and do the right thing. This role suits someone who enjoys working at the intersection of community engagement, projects and environmental outcomes - balancing thinking, doing, and influencing to achieve real-world results.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver priority actions from the Joint Waste Management & Minimisation Plan, translating strategy into practical, on-the-ground outcomes
Lead waste education and behaviour change initiatives across schools, businesses, marae and community groups
Work directly with iwi, hapū, mana whenua and Māori organisations to co-design and deliver initiatives that reflect local priorities
Manage and coordinate waste minimisation projects, contractors, funding and reporting
Use data and insights to monitor progress, measure impact and inform continuous improvement
Manage and promote the local Waste Minimisation Fund, supporting community-led waste reduction initiatives
Support Council waste services through education, engagement and identification of service improvement opportunities
Build strong working relationships across Council, with contractors, regional partners and community stakeholders
Represent Council at community events, forums and engagement opportunities
Contribute to regionally aligned waste minimisation programmes and collaboration with other councils
Requirements:
Experience in waste minimisation, sustainability, environmental services or a related field
Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging diverse audiences—from school groups to sector stakeholders
Experience planning and delivering projects or programmes, keeping work on track and outcomes clear
A collaborative, relationship-focused approach and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of groups
Comfort using data and feedback to evaluate what’s working and identify improvements
Cultural awareness and an understanding of, or willingness to learn, Te Ao Māori and tikanga Māori
A hands-on, adaptable mindset, balancing office-based work with time out in the community
What we offer:
5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service
Discounted health insurance work scheme + Eye test subsidy
Retailer discounts + study assistance
Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club