Waste Minimisation Officer

5 days ago


Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Whanganui District Council Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Waste Minimisation Officer to develop, implement, and monitor waste reduction initiatives across the Whanganui District. This role plays a key part in supporting Council's commitment to environmental sustainability and achieving waste reduction targets outlined in our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A background in behaviour change, ideally with experience in waste minimisation.
  • Strategic planning and experience in developing and delivering waste plan activities.
  • Previous experience in local government is advantageous.
  • Experience in working with community groups and stakeholders.

In addition to the above, you must be an exceptional communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills to develop and maintain successful relationships.

About us:

A welcoming and warm city, Whanganui 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.

Whanganui combines rich heritage with modern innovation, centred around our stunning awa. This growing city offers an exceptional lifestyle with excellent schools, easy access to major centres, and a flourishing arts and cultural scene. Whanganui is Aotearoa/New Zealand's UNESCO city of design and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

If you are eager to be part of our team, and you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

To find out more please email Morgan Harrison at

Interested? Please review the position description and apply via our careers site without delay:

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Applications close 21 November 2025



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