Regional Advisor - Waste Management & Minimisation

Are you a highly organised relationship builder who enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared outcomes? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, balancing project coordination, governance, stakeholder engagement and strategic initiatives? This is an exciting opportunity to develop your policy, project management and governance experience while making a tangible impact on how waste is managed across the Wellington region. Working closely with officers from across the region, you\'ll be the central point of coordination for a range of regional initiatives. Your work will include: Coordinating the implementation of the Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. Building strong working relationships across the region\'s eight councils and with key external stakeholders. Preparing reports and papers for regional steering groups and Joint Committee meetings. Coordinating meetings, consultations and regional projects from planning through to delivery. Assisting with regional funding and supporting financial reporting. Gathering and analysing data to inform decision making and regional reporting. Supporting the review of the current WMMP, Waste Assessment and future regional waste strategies. Helping improve regional systems, processes and collaboration to deliver better outcomes. Ko wai koe | About you Success in this role is less about knowing everything about waste management and more about your ability to work collaboratively, stay organised and keep multiple pieces moving. You'll bring: Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and competing priorities. Initiative, sound judgement and the confidence to work independently. Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, committee papers or briefings. A diplomatic and professional approach, with the ability to influence and work across diverse organisations. Experience working in local government, policy, or another political or public sector environment will be highly regarded. An understanding of project coordination, policy development or governance processes is advantageous. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience. A full Class 1 driver\'s licence is essential, as regular travel throughout the Wellington region is required. Nōuterourou| What\'s in it for you This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across regional collaboration, governance, strategy and project delivery. You'll gain exposure to: Regional policy development and implementation. Governance and committee processes. Project management and procurement. Opportunities to grow into more senior advisory or specialist waste management roles just to name a few. Most importantly, you\'ll be part of work that helps shape a more sustainable future for our region. Working for the Council offers youa range of benefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities. Applicationsclose 2 August 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of thisdate,so we encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible. All applications must besubmittedonline - we will not accept emailed applications. Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you candemonstratethe skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process isequitablefor everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing:[email protected] Details Reference number: 52461 Posted on: 17 Jul 2026 Closes on: 02 Aug 2026 23:55 Location(s): All of Wellington Expertise: Environment, Policy, planning and strategy, Procurement and contracts management, Project management, Waste Management #J-18808-Ljbffr