Smart Water Engagement Assistant

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Waikato is looking for two Smart Water Engagement Assistants to educate the community on water conservation. The role requires strong communication skills and a passion for sustainability. Pay is $27-$28 per hour plus holiday pay. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service abilities and a clean driver's license, working mainly on weekends.

Qualifications

• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Enjoys engagement face-to-face with customers.
• Able to handle low level conflict professionally.
• Can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Attend community events in Hamilton, Waikato and Waipā Districts to deliver our Smart Water message.
• Generate conversations about water conservation.
• Transport and set up equipment for market stalls.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Customer service experience

Strong personal time management skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Studying or passionate about sustainability

Job description

Company Description

This position sits within the multi‑Council collaboration Shared Services Team. The purpose of the team is to provide quality infrastructure solutions and services for the Waikato region. The purpose of the Smart Water Engagement Advisor role is to deliver our Smart Water programme to the community, educating them on why water is a precious resource and how we can go about saving water in our homes.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity. Are you Hamilton City Council’s next Smart Water Engagement Assistant?

Role

We’re looking for two casual Smart Water Engagement Assistants to join our Shared Services team. If you think it could be you, let’s talk.

• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Studying or passionate about sustainability.
• Availability to work weekends.

What will I be part of?

You’ll attend community events in Hamilton, Waipā and Waitomo districts to engage and educate the community on why water is a precious resource and how we can go about saving water in our homes.

Key Outcomes For This Role Include

• Attend community events in Hamilton, Waikato and Waipā Districts to deliver our Smart Water message to the community – mainly weekend work.
• Generate conversations with members of the community about water conservation and water alert levels.
• Able to communicate with a wide variety of people, comfortable and confident starting conversations.
• Transport, set up, manning and shut down all equipment needed to run a market stall.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment for all workers and the public.
• Participate in health and safety training related to position activities.
• Actively participate and comply with all health and safety activities, policies, and practices including Civil Defence.

Qualifications

• Studying or passionate about sustainability.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Enjoys engagement face‑to‑face with customers.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Able to handle low level conflict professionally.
• Can‑do attitude.
• Strong personal time management skills.
• Comfortable transporting, setting up and packing away equipment for a market stall.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi?

What’s the salary? An hourly rate of $27ph – $28ph + holiday pay. You will also gain valuable experience within the sustainability space.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Adaptability – Kia urutau Anticipate, adjust, and innovate.
• Simplicity – Kia ngaawari Make it easier.
• Inclusiveness – Kotahitanga Everyone matters.
• Guardianship – Kaitiakitanga Champion Hamilton’s long‑term interests.
• Ambition – Kia manawanui Courage to reach further.

Apply Now

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• Click apply.
• Complete your application.

Please note this is a casual contract. If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine it in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Write a message to the Hiring Team’ text box.

Applications close on the: 28/10/2025.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short‑listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre‑employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maata waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.