Waste Contracts Advisor

**This is a hybrid position with 3 onsite days: 2 WFH days**:

- **Drive Tāmaki Makaurau’s zero-waste goal by 2040, helping to shape a cleaner, more sustainable future for the city**:

- **Contribute to a world-class city, supporting the vision of a greener, more resilient Tāmaki Makaurau.**

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

Join Auckland Council in our pursuit of zero waste by 2040

We're seeking a **permanent full time Waste Advisor** to contribute to our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. Auckland Council’s Waste Contracts and Compliance team is Central West based at the Waitakere Transfer Station in Henderson.

As a Waste Advisor, you will build and manage relationships and work collaboratively with our stakeholders with a customer service focussed approach. You will facilitate efficient service delivery of all existing and new waste management contracts related to the inorganic collections, recycling, rubbish and foodscraps collections and illegal dumping.

Day-to-day aspects of the role:

- Delivering excellent customer service and ensuring our work provides our customers with value
- Resolving rubbish collection escalations and concerns including field work and visits
- Conduct timely audits and reporting on our suppliers
- Ensure to manage health and safety for our stakeholders including suppliers and contractors
- Relationship management and collaborations with all our stakeholders (customers, partners, suppliers and contractors)

We strive to be at the forefront of the waste management practice across Australasia. Auckland Council is constantly looking for innovative ways to improve services and reduce waste going to landfill.

**The salary for the role is between $75,000 - $81,000 annually depending on experience and skillset.**

**Please view the position description**HERE**.**

**He kōrero mōu: About you**

Your passion for waste minimisation and customer service, coupled with your operational experience in waste management or similar fields, will be invaluable in this role. Previous experience with managing contractual obligations and developing collaborative relationships with significant stakeholders will be key drivers for success within the role. A proven track record in an operational or customer focussed environment will be considered.

It would be advantageous if you have a sound technical understanding and working knowledge of the following:

- Waste Minimisation Act 2008
- Solid Waste bylaws and other relevant legislation
- A tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering or business administration is desirable.
- At least 1 - 3 years suitable industry experience
- As the role requires travel, a valid and clean full NZ driver's license is mandatory.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

**Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.**View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits**Here**
- Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini. My success is not mine alone, but the success of many._

**Applications close**:Monday 2nd June 12am NZST
- Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered._

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**This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.