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.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• 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

He kōrero mōhou - About You

You’re someone who enjoys working with people and making change happen. You’re organised, proactive and motivated by positive environmental and community outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• 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

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 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is $79,091 - $93,048 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer 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!

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 criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). 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 – Waste Minimisation Officer