Team Leader: Waste Minimisation & Engagement

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

Are you a strong leader who cares about the environment and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a Team Leader – Waste Minimisation and Engagement to guide a team working to reduce waste and support sustainable living in Tauranga.  This is a fixed-term role for two years to cover a secondment. 

In this role, you’ll lead a team of five people who run projects and programmes that help our community reduce waste. You’ll make sure our work supports Tauranga City Council’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and wider sustainability goals.

You’ll work with other teams, community groups, and organisations to support long-term change and help Tauranga move toward a circular economy—where resources are reused and waste is reduced.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support your team to deliver waste minimisation projects.
• Set clear direction and help plan our work.
• Manage projects and make sure they’re delivered on time and within budget.
• Support community programmes that encourage behaviour change.
• Work with others across Council and in the community to support shared goals.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To do well in this role, you’ll need:

•  Experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Knowledge of waste minimisation, sustainability, or community engagement.
• Experience with behaviour change programmes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to turn ideas into action.

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’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment 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: Team Leader: Waste Minimisation & Engagement