Join Napier City Council as a Public Toilet Cleaner – Leading Hand and play a key role in keeping our city’s public facilities clean, safe, and welcoming. You’ll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver high-quality cleaning services, maintain hygiene standards, and respond to issues quickly. This hands-on role is perfect for someone reliable, detail-oriented, and proud of making a visible difference in the community.

With opportunities to guide and develop your team, contribute to continuous improvement, and interact positively with the public, you’ll help ensure Napier’s facilities meet the highest standards of cleanliness and service.

Bring your experience, teamwork, and proactive attitude, and help create hygienic, welcoming spaces that the community can enjoy every day.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Lead by example in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming public toilet facilities across Napier.
• Support and guide your team to deliver high-quality cleaning services and follow health and safety protocols.
• Monitor facilities, report issues promptly, and help implement improvements to enhance service standards.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, promoting professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Interact courteously with the public and stakeholders, representing the Council positively.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Experienced in commercial or public facility cleaning, with a strong eye for detail and consistency.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills, able to follow instructions, complete logs, and work collaboratively with a team.
• Holds a current driver’s licence and confident navigating multiple sites across the city.
• Honest, respectful, proactive, and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and support team development.

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 opportunity working 42.5 hours per week. You will work Tuesday-Saturday. You will be based out of our operational site in Onekawa, but work across public facilities in Napier and Taradale.

This role pays between $28.96-$31.42 per hour, with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 8 October 2025, however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

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!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

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

Job Description – Public Toilet Cleaner Leading Hand