Wastewise Advisor Engagement

• Connect with communities and be the face of Waste Solutions within Tāmaki Makaurau
• Champion waste minimisation and our zero-waste goal by 2040
• Hybrid role with a great mix of office and field work

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council has an opportunity to join the Waste Solutions team as a WasteWise Advisor in a fixed term part time (24 hours) opportunity till 6th June 2025.
You will help develop and deliver local waste minimisation solutions in the community, with a particular focus on culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This role will see you providing advisory services to the community through face-to-face outreach and engagement activities in a field-based role.

Day-to-day you can expect to work on:

• Be the face of Waste Solutions by engaging with communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and working in non-English speaking environments
• Deliver workshops, staff stalls and displays at markets, events and public places, street intercepts, community open days, local canvassing etc.
• Recording and analysing field data for programme design input
• Role model and mentor community champions Involve people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in the planning and delivery of community engagement activities
• You will need to be rostered to work busy weekends and public holidays as well as having an afterhours element, so flexibility will be vital.

The salary range for this role is between $63,000 - $73,000

Please view the position description here

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll be confident in building relationships and engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We’d love to hear about times when you’ve successfully partnered with others to achieve community outcomes.

As this role involves travel and site visits, a valid clean full NZ driver’s licence is essential. If you're bilingual, that would be a huge advantage, and we encourage you to showcase this in your application.

We will be looking for the following:

• A tertiary qualification is preferred in environmental studies, education, community development or related field, or equivalent gained through relevant experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role with a customer focussed approach
• A passion for sustainability and solid understanding of the Zero Waste concept and its environmental impact
• A successful track record of working in a challenging environment with competing priorities

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and be a part of a friendly and collaborative team that is dedicated to our customers. You will receive dedicated training and development to help build your career and on top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, connect with communities, and help Auckland reduce its waste, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting, fulfilling career in sustainability.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Tuesday 3rd December

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Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.