Help protect Napier’s waterways and environment as a Trade Waste Officer with Napier City Council. In this role, you’ll monitor and manage trade waste discharges, work with local businesses to promote compliance, and ensure our wastewater and stormwater networks are protected from harmful pollutants. Your efforts will directly support the health of our community and the sustainability of our infrastructure.

This position offers the chance to apply your environmental knowledge in a practical, community-focused setting. From on-site inspections to data analysis and enforcement, you’ll contribute to cleaner water and better environmental outcomes for Napier. If you’re passionate about water quality and thrive on engaging with people to find practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Monitor and enforce compliance with Napier’s Integrated Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw.
• Conduct site inspections, review consents, and work with businesses to promote pollution prevention.
• Investigate discharges and environmental incidents to protect public and environmental health.
• Collaborate across Council and with external agencies to drive continuous improvement in water quality management.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or a related discipline.
• Bring 4–5 years’ experience in environmental compliance, trade waste, or water quality monitoring.
• Strong communicator with analytical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks of 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 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You’ll be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is between $84,652-$99,500 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 27 November 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 – Tradewaste Officer