Senior Waste Planning Advisor

• Utilise your personal skills to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships 
• Support the delivery of our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP)
• Work with a supportive team that encourages flexibility in a hybrid role

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Waste Planning team has an opportunity for a Senior Waste Planning Advisor within the Waste Planning team.

In this role you will provide policy and strategic input on plans, bylaws and programmes required to support the delivery of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP). You will use your people skills and contribute to, and where appropriate lead, the application of technical advice and expertise on strategic WMMP projects.

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There remuneration range for the role is between $88,528 - $104,150 depending on experience and skillset.

Te hiranga o tēnei mahi: Why this role matters

This role helps ensure Auckland’s growing multi‑unit developments are designed to support efficient, safe, and sustainable waste services. By embedding waste minimisation principles into planning, consenting, and delivery, the role contributes to better recycling outcomes, reduced landfill waste, and well‑functioning communities—supporting Auckland Council’s long‑term environmental goals.

Ngā kawenga matua: Key responsibilities

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Providing subject matter expertise for resource consent applications in relation to waste collection and storage requirements for residential multi-unit development sites 
• Developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure waste collections from multi-unit residential sites contribute to Auckland’s waste minimisation goals and targets
• Providing strategic input and advice on WMMP and other unit wide work including policy, planning and regulatory processes across the council family
• Support the Waste Solutions Department in reporting to Council Committees, Local Boards, internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that strategies and plans are delivered in a timely manner and to a high quality

He kōrero mōu: About you

You may be a planner with waste expertise, or a waste specialist with planning expertise.  We are also open to applications with experience in other relevant sectors or roles with the ability to learn quickly. This role requires initiative and enthusiasm, experience developing and maintaining relationships, and the ability to provide policy and strategic advice on legislation, projects, plans and programmes. 

We will be looking for specific experience with:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in multi-disciplinary environment with a track record of delivering outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to manage effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of resource consenting and waste advice on resource consent applications.  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits. 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! 

Applications close: Wednesday 4th March at 12am NZDT

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please apply today to avoid disappointment! With this in mind, we may close off application submission earlier than intially advertised. We will ensure to update our advert with this information, so please keep an eye out on potentially changing deadlines.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.