Manager - Waste Services

6 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

**Manager - Waste Services**

Whanganui District Council is about to embark on a new phase of waste management and minimisation and we are looking for a great leader to support this exciting development. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is innovative, dynamic and ready to hit the ground running to support Council to meet our commitments to our community in a positive and collaborative way.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the GM Community Property and Places, this role is responsible for and actively manages the delivery of waste services for the Whanganui District. This includes solid waste, waste minimisation, kerbside services, closed landfill, waste levy funding, and operational projects. You will be joining us at the same time that our new kerbside recycling service starts, and that will be followed next year with the start of kerbside food scraps service.

This role will also develop and ensure that the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) delivers on intended outcomes, and follows requirements as set out in the Waste Management Act.

Based in the heart of Whanganui, this is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference in the community.

**What you'll bring**
- Extensive experience in the waste industry or related field.
- Demonstrated sound experience in strategic planning of waste management issues and policy development.
- Proven experience in building trusting and strong relationships with stakeholders

**Benefits**

In recognition of the value you will add to our community, we offer:

- Competitive Salary
- Satisfying career development
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Professional memberships and continued education support
- Great lifestyle including a vibrant arts and cultural scene, fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities with the mountains, national parks, river and sea all within easy reach

**About Whanganui District**

Whanganui City has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location - close to New Zealand's best outdoor experiences in bush, cycle trails, river and skiing. The City is known for being welcoming, strong in schools and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

We offer the opportunity to give effect to real positive change for the Whanganui district. You will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities, and diverse opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

**To Apply**:
**For more information about this role please contact Sarah O'Hagan on 0275187725.



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