Refuse Attendant - Ōpōtiki RRC - Fixed Term 3 Months

Do you enjoy interacting with people, and want to make a positive impact on the environment? Ōpōtiki District Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Refuse Attendant to join our team on a fixed-term three month basis at the Ōpōtiki Resource Recovery Centre.

About the Role

As a Refuse Attendant, you will:

• Assess loads of refuse and recyclable materials
• Provide friendly customer service and recycling advice
• Assist customers with sorting and separating materials
• Sort, process, and bale recyclable materials
• Safely operate site equipment and machinery as needed

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Knowledge of safe work practices
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience operating mechanical machinery
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude

At Ōpōtiki District Council, you'll be part of a team committed to creating a strong community and a sustainable future. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the waste and recycling sector while contributing to an essential community service.

APPLY NOW

If you're practical, customer-focused, and passionate about helping keep Ōpōtiki clean and sustainable, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close Thursday 19th November 2026 at 4:00pm. Please note that applications will be processed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early as the advert may be removed before the closing date.