Strategic Waste Behaviour Change Lead

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!

Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Strategic Waste Behaviour Change Lead to join our team. In this role, you’ll guide how we help people change the way they think about and manage waste. You’ll create and lead a clear, practical strategy that supports waste reduction across the city.

This role is about making sure our waste behaviour change efforts are well-planned, based on evidence, and work alongside our services, infrastructure, education, and community engagement.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and lead a city-wide strategy to support waste behaviour change.
• Work with teams across Council and with community partners to make sure our approach is joined-up and effective.
• Use your communications and marketing skills to design campaigns that encourage people to reduce waste.
• Lead and support the team to deliver behaviour change projects that make a real impact.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To do well in this role, you’ll need:

•  Experience in communications, marketing, or behaviour change—ideally in sustainability or the public sector.
• A good understanding of how to influence behaviour and create lasting change.
• Strong skills in working with others, managing projects, and thinking strategically.
• A passion for protecting the environment and helping communities thrive.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Sunday 24th August 

We aim to attract a diverse pool of candidates that reflect our communities. It is a priority to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply for our positions. Should you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz.

• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Strategic Waste Behaviour Change Lead