Trade Waste Specialist

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced council Trade Waste Specialist to protect Tauranga’s wastewater network and environment by managing and improving trade waste discharges across a portfolio of commercial and industrial customers. You’ll use the full council toolkit—education, licensing, compliance monitoring and enforcement—to deliver safe, compliant outcomes, and you’ll help improve our systems and processes (including online licensing and charging data) so we can provide a consistent customer experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Inspect and monitor premises that discharge trade waste, and follow up promptly when licence conditions aren’t met.
• Investigate illegal or inappropriate discharges and manage enforcement of the Trade Waste Bylaw.
• Encourage and advise customers on better environmental solutions for water use and discharge quality.
• Process building consent and PIM applications, and run annual audits and discharge testing.
• Keep trade waste licences current when a site’s use changes.
• Implement and continuously improve online processes for trade waste applications and licensing.
• Coordinate and capture discharge data so charges are calculated accurately.
• Lead education and stakeholder conversations around trade waste and respond to incidents when they occur.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

• A relevant qualification (science, environmental health, engineering or similar) is required, along with a strong commitment to Health & Safety when working on site.
• Trade waste experience is essential. You’ll have hands-on experience working with trade waste licences/permits and monitoring compliance.
• At least 3–5 years in a dedicated trade waste role, including organising sampling and testing, and understanding what the results mean.
• A good understanding of common trade waste contaminants, pre-treatment, and the impacts on the wastewater network and treatment plant.
• Confidence to investigate non-compliance, gather the right information, and take a fair, practical approach to education and enforcement.

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.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

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 Jim Summers at jim.summers@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 upon the appointment of a successful applicant

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

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.