Field Operations Supervisor

• Work out in the field, with oversight of a team
• Salary + company vehicle, phone, and laptop
• Join the Team at Civic Waste / WasteCo - Based in South Auckland

At Civic Waste and WasteCo, we're a long standing supplier of services to NZ cities. We contract to Councils and Private Companies for waste removal, road/hard surface sweeping, removing graffiti, water blasting, pavement cleaning and more!

We're currently looking for a Field Operations Supervisor to join our team based in South Auckland.

This is a hands-on leadership role, where you'll be responsible for managing a team of 10-25 field staff, ensuring contract work is delivered on time, to a high standard, and always with safety front of mind.

• Leading a team in the delivery of contract services, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Managing day-to-day field operations, schedules, and resources efficiently.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and the public.
• Supporting continuous improvement, training, and development within your team.
• Using technology and systems (e.g. 3PM, Navman GPS) to monitor performance and safety.
• Investigating incidents and resolving customer queries or complaints.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Participating in after-hours issue escalation as required.

• Proven leadership experience managing teams of 10-25 staff.
• Strong people skills: able to train, coach, support, and hold people accountable.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and basic computer literacy.
• A solid understanding of the tools, vehicles, and equipment used in field operations.
• A proactive mindset - always looking for safer, smarter ways of working.
• A commitment to Health & Safety and ability to model best practices.
• Resilience, flexibility, and confidence working in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Civic will provide rewards & recognition, as well as upskilling opportunities, to the successful candidate.

• Attractive salary + company vehicle, phone, laptop
• Work for a company that values your leadership and initiative.
• Opportunity to influence how services are delivered and improved on the ground.
• Great team culture with strong support from management.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Make a visible impact in communities across South Auckland.

Civic Waste / WasteCo