Solid Waste Officer

Solid Waste Officer

Live, work and play in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most spectacular setting.

No two days at Queenstown Lakes District Council are the same.  Every day we provide services, facilities and programmes essential to the health and wellbeing of our people and environment, while stepping up to the challenges and opportunities that come with being New Zealand’s fastest growing territorial authority.

We’re proud to be QLDC.  Our people are motivated by a shared purpose driven by care, connection and community.  All our roles are at the heart of a dynamic and diverse set of communities where you will be making a genuine difference every day.

Join our Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations team and help shape efficient, sustainable waste services across the Queenstown Lakes District. This varied role combines contract coordination, improvement projects and community engagement, offering the opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes.

What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi

You’ll support the Contract Manager to deliver efficient, effective and compliant solid waste services across the district. You’ll also champion waste minimisation and build strong relationships with contractors, community groups and government agencies to achieve better outcomes for our community.

The role will involve:

• Monitoring contract performance, compliance, quality assurance and health and safety through regular auditing
• Identifying emerging compliance risks and supporting practical mitigation actions
• Processing contract claims and invoices, maintaining accurate records, and supporting Ministry for the Environment reporting, budgets and forecasting
• Managing small improvement projects and supporting contract reviews and procurement
• Helping deliver the QLDC Waste Minimisation Plan through education, diversion initiatives, community events and service communications
• Managing customer enquiries and waste service requests promptly, fairly and within agreed timeframes

What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka

You’ll be an organised and proactive communicator who can build genuine working relationships with contractors, colleagues and the community. You’ll be comfortable learning new systems, working independently and balancing competing priorities. Experience in contract management or the waste sector is beneficial but not essential.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• A relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent knowledge, and a full driver licence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn enterprise systems
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and the ability to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines, including occasionally outside core hours

What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only)
• Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
• Hybrid working practices
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development

To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Myles Manihera, Operations & Contracts Manager (Solid Waste), at [email protected]

Applications close*:* Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.