Education & Bin Auditor

Are you passionate about promoting environmental awareness and making a positive impact in your community? We're seeking a dedicated and proactive Bin Auditor/Education Officer to join our team.

As a Bin Auditor/Education Officer, you will play a pivotal role in educating residents, businesses, and the local community about waste management practices, fostering compliance, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

**Primary Objectives**:
As a Bin Auditor/Education Officer, your primary objectives will be to audit households mixed recycling receptacles to ensure correct recycling practices are being followed, creating engagement within the community to promote proper waste management practices, and contribute to increasing customer satisfaction levels for our refuse services.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Investigate and resolve bin misuse issues effectively.
- Collaborate with Council Contract management and enforcement officers to develop program plans focusing on specific areas.
- Educate non-compliant residents and businesses about waste management regulations, ensuring proper documentation and reporting procedures are followed.
- Conduct follow-up checks to verify compliance with waste management guidelines.
- Liaise with stakeholders to address ongoing waste collection issues.
- Develop and distribute educational collateral to inform residents about specific waste management topics.
- Provide monthly reports to the council, outlining accomplishments, persistent challenges, and progress made.

**HSEQ Responsibilities**:

- Embrace and promote the company's vision for HSEQ standards and performance.
- Participate actively in a safety-first culture, contributing to continuous HSEQ improvement and company-wide programs.
- Prioritize safety in all workplace conduct and participate in risk management and compliance processes.
- Engage in training to enhance skills and safety awareness.
- Adhere to the company's policies and procedures at all times.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Align with the company's vision, mission, and values while contributing to the formation of its culture.
- Participate in Human Resource systems and initiatives to support business resourcing and strategic objectives.
- Develop and allocate resources to ensure corporate governance.
- Implement strategies to achieve effective customer service for both internal and external customers.
- Fulfill statutory obligations and contribute to a positive work environment.

**Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications**:

- Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with diverse audiences.
- In-depth understanding of waste collection systems and disposal requirements.
- Conflict resolution skills to handle challenging situations professionally.
- Data organization and processing capabilities.
- Interpersonal skills to build productive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in producing informative written content.
- Experience in plan development and implementation.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Current driver's license.

If you're a motivated individual with a commitment to environmental education and community engagement, we invite you to join our team. Be a part of our mission to create a more sustainable and informed community.

**How to apply**

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.