Are you someone who takes pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming? As an Alleyways City Cleaner, you’ll play a vital role maintaining the cleanliness and safety of Napier’s alleyways, walkways, and bus stops — ensuring our community enjoys a tidy, hazard-free environment every day.

You’ll work as part of a supportive, safety-focused team, conducting regular cleaning, inspections, and maintenance tasks, while building strong relationships with the public and your colleagues. If you’re physically fit, attentive to detail, and ready to make a visible difference in the city, this could be the role for you.

Bring your can-do attitude, reliability, and commitment to quality — and help us keep Napier’s urban spaces safe, clean, and inviting.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Perform essential daily tasks including rubbish removal, weed control, graffiti reporting, and minor maintenance.
• Work outdoors in a hands-on role that keeps the community safe and welcoming.
• Join a friendly, supportive team focused on safety and delivering excellent public service.
• Develop your skills with opportunities for training, including certification to carry out spraying.
• Be a key part of creating a positive environment for residents, visitors, and businesses across Napier.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• You’re physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• You have experience with manual labour and using cleaning equipment, with a keen eye for detail.
• You hold a full driver’s licence. Ability to operate light vehicles a plus.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy providing courteous, helpful service to the public.
• You work well both independently and as part of a team, taking pride in your work.
• You’re reliable, proactive, and committed to health and safety at all times.
• Experience with gardening tools and spraying certification is a plus, or you’re eager to learn.

Ngā painga mōhou - 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
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time role working 42.5 hours per week, Sunday-Thursday. You’ll be based out of Napier City Council’s operational site in Onekawa, but predominantly working across Napier’s public spaces.

The hourly rate for this role sits between $27.27-$29.01 depending on your skills and experience.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Part of our success is shaped by our ability to foster strong, enduring relationships between NCC, Mana Whenua, and Iwi. Our Māori Partnerships team - Te Waka Rangapū – enhance our cultural capability and awareness through education, training, and resources to strengthen cultural competencies.

Before joining our team, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including drug testing for a safe workplace. Some roles may also require health screening.

As part of holding a role with Napier City Council, you may be called on to assist in Civil Defence emergencies—an opportunity to support our community when it matters most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Alleyways City Cleaner