Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Tauranga City Council is looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Waste Operations Specialist to oversee the safe, compliant, and community-focused operation of our waste facilities. This role is central to managing Council’s responsibilities for waste infrastructure — ensuring our sites meet environmental standards and serve the needs of our growing city.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Council’s oversight of waste facilities operated by contractors, including transfer stations and material recovery facilities (MRFs).
• Ensure these sites are safe, well-maintained, and aligned with community and environmental expectations through effective asset management and contract management.
• Manage Council’s closed landfills directly, including environmental monitoring, maintenance, and long-term planning.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with resource consents for both operational and closed sites.
• Lead planning for future consenting needs and environmental improvements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support across the Waste Operations & Compliance Team and wider waste programme.