Waste Minimisation Officer

1 month ago


Waikato, New Zealand Hamilton City Council Full time

Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanent
Applications Close: 6 November 2024
Responsibilities

Support the outcomes and targets of the Waste Management Minimisation Plan.
Enable efficient and effective delivery of Waste Minimisation programmes and projects.
Deliver on reporting and requirements as required by central government legislation and Hamilton City Council plans and bylaws.

What does a day in this job look like?
The Waste Minimisation Officer Resource Recovery is part of the Sustainable Resource Recovery Unit within the Infrastructure Operations group.
In this role, you will assist in the delivery of the actions within the Hamilton City Council Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) and the Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw. No two days will be the same and you will be actively involved with engaging with the community in both formal and informal settings. This role will require you to be adaptable and flexible with some afterhours/weekend work required.
This role will coordinate and support the successful delivery of key Waste Minimisation programmes and projects. Working closely with internal/external stakeholders, you will support and coordinate projects to deliver great outcomes to the community.
For this role we are seeking:

A degree in communication, marketing or social policy or 3-4 years relevant experience.
Experience delivering on activities or projects within a legislative environment.
Previous experience in Waste Minimisation or Environmental projects.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
Ability to engage with a wide variety of audiences in both a formal and informal setting.
Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to articulate the corporate vision and take people on a change journey.

What's in it for me?
A key aspect of this role is to enable efficient and effective delivery of Waste Minimisation programmes and projects, so that together, we can provide public places and services that make Hamilton a more safe, attractive, and liveable city.
What's the salary?
Circa $85K per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Additionally, these are some of the great benefits Hamilton City Council offers:

Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
Opportunities for professional development.
A wellbeing and a volunteer/community day in addition to annual leave for permanent employees.
Free private medical insurance which includes hospital/surgery grade cover (discounted premiums for family members).
Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
Enhanced sick leave.
Generous bereavement leave entitlement.
Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Application Process

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Note that we'll be shortlisting as we receive applications – so don't muck around

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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