Waste Minimisation Officer

Do you want to make a real difference in how our community reduces, reuses, and recycles?
We’re looking for a motivated, community-focused individual to help drive waste minimisation across the Clutha District

The purpose of the role:
This is a hands-on, community position where no two days are the same.

As our Waste Minimisation Officer, you will:

• Deliver waste minimisation programmes in line with the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) and Council’s Waste Strategy.
• Promote zero-waste education and behaviour change across schools, business, and the community.
• Support the development of waste initiatives.
• Work with colleagues, contractors and agencies to deliver practical solutions.
• Audit and monitor solid waste contracts, to ensure quality service delivery. 
• Lead public awareness campaigns 

What you will bring:

• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent experience in environmental or sustainability education.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to engage schools, businesses, and the wider community.
• Confidence in working with contractors, stakeholders, and Council teams
• A sound understanding of sustainability issues and a passion for creating change.
• Event planning, computer, and report-writing skills.
• A current full driver’s licence.

Why join us?
This is your chance to shape waste minimisation in the Clutha District, inspire positive behaviour change, and build a cleaner, greener future for generations to come. You’ll join a supportive Council team that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact

If this role sounds like what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

This role will close on the 27 October 2025, but we will be assessing applications as they are received, so apply now!