Operator - Public Spaces Collections

Love being outdoors and making a difference? This could be the role for you.

As a Waste and Recycling Ambassador, you’ll help look after our public rubbish, glass and recycling receptacles throughout Wānaka’s beautiful CBD and other high traffic areas. You’ll monitor and report on waste and recycling levels, while also helping ensure the receptacles and surrounding areas are kept clean, tidy and well presented for our community and visitors.

Along the way, you’ll engage with the community and help promote waste minimisation, recycling and sustainability.

This fixed term role runs until Easter 2027.

Queenstown: 20 hours per week, across 4 afternoons of 5 hours each (between 11:00am - 5:00pm), with the opportunity for additional hours when available.

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Enjoys interacting with people and has a customer-focused mindset
• Is physically active, hands-on, and tech-savvy
• Can work independently as well as part of a team
• Has a positive attitude and wants to make a real impact in the community

Previous customer service experience is an advantage, but not essential.

If you’re ready for a role where you can contribute to a cleaner, greener future, apply now

Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship.