Waste Education Officer

1 week ago

Hastings, New Zealand Hastings District Council Full time

Posted: 10/10/2025
- Closing Date: 07/11/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Hastings
- Job Category: Waste Minimisation
- Tihei mauri ora_
- Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga_
- Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa_
- Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants._

**Taitara Mahi - Waste Education Officer**

**_Permanent role, option for full-time or part-time hours_**

**Ōu wheako - about you**

Are you passionate about environmental education and inspiring young minds? Join our ambitious waste minimisation teams and make a real difference in Hawke's Bay communities. You'll develop and deliver engaging waste education programmes from our purpose-built education centre at Ōmarunui Landfill, Te Whare Mukupara and inside classrooms. Inspire students from primary through to secondary school to reduce waste, improve recycling, and embrace circular economy principles.
- Tertiary qualification in education and experience in waste minimisation, behaviour change or environmental management or science, or related field
- Proven experience developing and delivering innovative education programmes
- Experience working within the New Zealand education system and curriculum framework and requirements
- Strong experience engaging and inspiring young people (ages 5-18)
- Knowledge of waste management, recycling, composting, sustainability and circular economy principles (preferable but not essential)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt messaging for different audiences

**Mō te tūranga - about the role**

Working across both Hastings District and Napier City Council areas, you'll be the driving force behind engaging educational experiences that align with the New Zealand Curriculum while supporting our Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan objectives.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hawke’s Bay offers an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. Fun, passionate waste teams from the Hastings District and Napier City Councils are waiting for you to join us in leading the way to becoming the most vibrant and significant arts, culture and events facility in New Zealand.

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