Tradewaste Officer

Overview

Monitor, enforce trade waste compliance and protect water quality in Napier.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspections
• consent review
• pollution prevention
• compliance monitoring
• enforcement
• incident investigation

Tasks

-Collaborate across Council and with external agencies to drive continuous improvement in water quality management. -Conduct site inspections, review consents, and work with businesses to promote pollution prevention. -Monitor and enforce compliance with Napier’s Integrated Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw. -Investigate discharges and environmental incidents to protect public and environmental health.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• te reo
• environmental compliance
• 4-5 years
• proactive
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental management or a related discipline. -Te Reo Māori language classes -Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka -Bring 4–5 years’ experience in environmental compliance, trade waste, or water quality monitoring. -Confident working independently and collaboratively, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. -Strong communicator with analytical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

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Benefits

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

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.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment checks including drug testing and possibly health screening.