Education Officer
Put simply, sustainability is what we do.
**Job Description** **About the role:**
Looking to kick-start your career with a role that gets you outdoors and gives you purpose?
We’re on the lookout for a motivated and curious individual to join our team as an Education officer. While the title may sound like it involves teaching or classroom-based education role, this role is far from that.
You’ll be on the move, mostly out in the community inspecting bins, problem-solving on the spot, and helping make our city cleaner and greener. It’s a unique mix of hands-on fieldwork and admin/reporting tasks.
**What you’ll do:**- Visit neighbourhoods to inspect bins and identify incorrect use (e.g. wrong items in recycling).
- Investigate and resolve issues like repeated misuse of bins or missed collections.
- Plan your daily routes and work closely with council enforcement officers to focus on priority areas.
- Record your findings and provide monthly updates to the council on patterns, problem areas, and wins.
- Distribute flyers and simple info to help locals understand how to use their bins correctly.
**Qualifications** **What we’re looking for:**
You don’t need years of experience. We’re open to applicants who are starting out and willing to learn. If you enjoy being out and about, like solving problems, and are confident with people, this could be a great fit.- Some exposure to auditing, quality checks or compliance-type work is a bonus!
- Confident communicator as you’ll be talking with a range of people.
- Keen ability to spot patterns or inconsistencies
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel to complete reports
- Organised, self-driven and good at managing your own day
- Full Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
- Chance to upskill and create a career path.
- Access to discounted health insurance.
- Discounts on various products and services.
- Petrol discounts at Z.
- Health and Safety training and career development opportunities.
- Free annual flu vaccination.
- Great mix of outdoor activity and desk-based tasks
- Real impact on sustainability and local community improvement
- Opportunity to grow into more senior compliance or council-related roles
Ready to make a visible difference in your community?
Apply now and start your journey in a role that offers more than just a desk job!
**How to Apply**
To be eligible, you must currently reside in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa/residency or be a New Zealand citizen.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Click **"I'm interested**" to embark on a rewarding career with us. Your journey starts here!
Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.