Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our community
Opportunity for Growth: Take your career to new heights with opportunities for professional development and advancement within Palmerston North City Council.
Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave
About the roleAre you looking for a job, that allows you to give back to the community, and the environment? This position could be just the job for you!You’ll be the first & key contact for all our customers at the Awapuni Resource Recovery Centre. You will be a Customer Service Star in this role and as you’ll be helping many members of the community, you need to be great at communicating with a wide range of people. You’ll also need to be self-motivated and honest, as you’ll have sole charge of the weighbridge. Organisation and attention to detail are crucial, as duties include recording weights, taking bookings and data entryThis is a part-time role, 19.5 hours per week, Sunday 11.45 – 4.15pm, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 12.00pm – 5.00pmYour focus in this role will include:
Provide a high level of service to customers who use the Palmerston North Recycling Facilities, so they continue to use the facility.
Record inwards recycling weights for PNCC recycling vehicles and recycling trucks
Data entry and auditing as required
Assist with organising pick-up of material from customers for plastics, glass and metals
About youYou will be a team player, working constructively with others and be flexible to work outside of normal hours when required. Computer skills and EFTPOS knowledge are desirable.To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:
Cash handling experience.
A current driver’s licence is essential.
A degree of initiative with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
About usPalmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We’re proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We’re also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.What we offer:
Competitive remuneration between $26.05 per hour and $29.76 per hour, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution
5 weeks annual leave and a community service day every year
Additional long service leave after qualifying periods
Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave, and top-up payments
Free access to our on-site fitness equipment
Free annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 years
Confidential counselling service
Waiata group
Professional memberships and assistance with study leave and fees
Corporate training and development programmes
Applications close: 11.00 pm, Wednesday 8 May 2024We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.Job Profile
