Suburban Van City Cleaner

Napier City Council

The Role

Overview

Clean suburban streets, parks, and bins; operate equipment and respond to service requests.

Key Responsibilities

  • litter collection
  • bin servicing
  • service requests
  • illegal dumping
  • vehicle ops
  • equipment use

Tasks

-Maintain the cleanliness of suburban streets, parks, and walkways through litter collection, bin servicing, and general cleaning. -Respond to service requests and environmental issues, including illegal dumping or debris removal. -Operate small vehicles and equipment such as vacuums and blowers to keep public spaces tidy and hazard-free.

Requirements

  • class 1
  • physically fit
  • te reo
  • cleaning
  • waste collection
  • small plant

What You Bring

-Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka -Holds a full Class 1 driver’s licence and is physically fit for hands-on, outdoor work. -Te Reo Māori language classes -Experienced in cleaning, waste collection, or general labouring, with the ability to operate small plant and equipment safely.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (OCP) -Retailer Discounts + Study assistance -5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service -Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club -Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy -Free flu vaccinations (annual)

The Company

About Napier City Council

-Oversees civic services and infrastructure across suburbs like Taradale, Ahuriri, and Onekawa. -Guides urban planning, building consents, and three‑waters systems while maintaining roads, parks, libraries, and recreational facilities. -Supports tourism and community projects, including Aquatic Centre upgrades, Art Deco festivals, and aquarium development. -Provides specialist services such as three‑waters management, environmental health, emergency preparedness, building, and planning control. -Steers major infrastructure programs like road maintenance, water services, and public amenity enhancements across Napier. -Blends municipal management with event support and cultural attractions, shaping Napier as a warm, vibrant regional capital.

Sector Specialisms

City Planning

Public Safety

Emergency Management

Environmental Management

Community Development

Resource Consents

Building Consents

Cemetery Management

Animal Control

Noise Control

Parking

Waste Management

Water Supply

Water Treatment

Parks and Gardens Maintenance

Sports Grounds Maintenance

Utilities (Water, Wastewater, Stormwater)

Building Maintenance

Visitor Experiences

Community Strategies

Sport & Recreation

Arts Culture & Heritage

Communications & Marketing

Infrastructure Services

Transportation

Security Clearance

-drug testing -criminal background checks -health screening (some roles)