Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Want a hands-on role with a great team? Look no further!
Smart Environmental Ltd is seeking a reliable and motivated Recycling Ambassador to join our Tākaka site in beautiful Golden Bay.
Smart Environmental Ltd works on behalf of local councils, businesses, and communities, providing rubbish and recycling collection services. As part of Blue Planet, with a large fleet of collection vehicles and linehaul operations, our mission is to divert waste from landfill and create more sustainable communities
About the Role
This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the site, including yard operations, customer service, and site administration. No two days are the same. You'll help maintain a safe and tidy site, assist customers, process transactions, support recycling activities, and provide cover for team members when required.
Working 8:30am to 4:00pm on Fridays and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays, this permanent part-time position offers the chance to make a real difference in your local community while being supported by a friendly and collaborative team.
Additional hours may be available from time to time, so flexibility is essential.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What we Offer
We pride ourselves on our team environment. Full training will be provided, along with ongoing support to help you succeed in your role.
We're committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone looks out for one another and finishes the day safely. Creating and sustaining a safe, responsible working environment is a key part of how we operate.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen, New Zealand Resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in New Zealand.
If this sounds like you, apply today.

We are a very rare company in the New Zealand context, in that we are privately owned and have been operating with some of our local government contracts for over 18 years.
We have relationships dating back 20 years to when the company was first formed as Streetsmart Limited.
Operating in the North and South Island and with a large workforce, modern systems and scalable operations, we believe that we are the ideal fit between a small local contractor and large international companies.
Who are we?
We are the third largest Waste and Recycling Company in New Zealand
We employ staff directly within the communities in which we work.
We have been servicing Councils around New Zealand for 20-years.
We use local service providers to support our operations as part of our philosophy of working with the local community.