Located in the peaceful Otorohanga District
A newly created role to implement the WMMP for the Otorohanga District
About the role
As Waste Minimisation Coordinator you will be responsible for providing strategic direction for managing waste in Otorohanga, including implementing and reporting on the delivery of the assigned objectives of Councils' current Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.
About you
Your primary responsibilities will be developing and implementing best practice programmes to engage and educate the Otorohanga District community in waste minimisation, resource recovery & recycling and delivering face-to-face engagement & education on waste minimisation. To be successful in this role to you will:
Have previous experience of working in a similar role within local government
Be knowledgeable of waste minimisation fundamentals
Be confident delivering environmental and behavioural change projects
Be able to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders
As part of working at ODC you may be relied upon to support the response in the event of a civil emergency. You will be provided with all the necessary training to support such a response.
Remuneration
The remuneration range for this role is $74,290 - $87,400 per annum (pro-rated). Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Benefits of working for us
Otorohanga District Council is such a diverse place to work, where every day is different, bringing with it new challenges and new opportunities. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Great organisational culture that supports our staffs' professional development
Close to numerous great places to grab coffee or lunch
$200 annual wellness benefit
And many more . .
About us
Otorohanga District Council supports the enablement of local decision-making and action on behalf of the community while promoting social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community in the present and for the future.
Otorohanga District covers 1976 square kilometres of beauty, from the peaceful seaside towns of Kawhia and Aotea in the west, to tranquil Lake Arapuni on the eastern boundary. There are two urban centres of Otorohanga and Kawhia, surrounded by thriving rural communities.
If this sounds like the role for you then click 'Apply' now!
If you have any queries or wish to a have a confidential discussion about the role, please reach out to Manager Community Facilities, Jared Le Fleming on 027 2018 783. Closing date for applications will be 5PM, 15 November 2024.
Otorohanga District Council is unable to support candidates requiring visas with an accredited employer with Immigration New Zealand.
Otorohanga District Council is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however, you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We're an equal opportunity employer and recognise that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.
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