📍 Matamata-Piako District
💼 Infrastructure Assets & Operations
📊 Permanent | Full-Time
Ready to
shape how our district manages waste — now and into the future?
At
Matamata-Piako District Council, everything we do is about making a difference.
We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Solid Waste Lead to take
ownership of our district’s solid waste activity and help shape sustainable
outcomes for our community.
About the
role
As our Solid
Waste Lead, you will provide technical and strategic leadership across waste
management, asset planning, and waste minimisation initiatives. You’ll play a
key role in ensuring our services, infrastructure, and programmes are
efficient, compliant, and future-focused.
This is a
diverse and influential role where you will:
- Lead
the Solid Waste Asset Management Plan and infrastructure planning
- Oversee
closed landfill management, compliance, and environmental monitoring
- Provide
expert advice to leadership, elected members, and stakeholders
- Drive
waste minimisation and resource recovery initiatives
- Manage
waste levy funding, grants, and financial reporting
- Support
planning for transfer stations, growth, and future services
- Build
strong relationships across government, industry, and community groups
What
you’ll bring
We’re
looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with strategic thinking
and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
You will
ideally have:
- Experience
in solid waste, environmental management, or infrastructure planning
- Knowledge
of NZ legislation (Waste Minimisation Act, RMA, LGA)
- Experience
with asset management, compliance, and project delivery
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving capability
- Confidence
providing advice and influencing decision-making
- Excellent
communication and relationship management skills
A relevant
qualification and/or 5+ years’ experience in a related field will be highly
regarded.
Why join
us?
- Be
part of a council genuinely committed to community outcomes
- Work
on meaningful projects that support sustainability and innovation
- Collaborate
with a passionate and supportive team
- Enjoy
a role with variety, autonomy, and real impact
So what are you waiting for? Apply today!
Apply for this position at www.joinourteam.co.nzand enter the job code 38828MINZ.
Applications
close midday Sunday, 31 May 2026
