This position sits within IAWAI, a council-controlled organisation and multi-council shared services partnership that delivers quality water and infrastructure services across the Waikato region.

The Smart Water team plays a key role in helping communities understand and value water as a precious resource. As a Smart Water Engagement Advisor, you'll deliver education and engagement programmes that inspire residents to use water wisely, adopt water-saving behaviours, and contribute to a more sustainable future for our region.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Please note this is a casual contract x 2 positions. 

Love meeting people and making a difference?

We're looking for two enthusiastic Engagement Assistants to deliver community events that promote water conservation.

In this hands-on role, you'll work mainly on weekends setting up and running a stand at community events. You will be engaging with the community about the importance of saving water and representing Smart Water in a friendly and professional manner.

Your day will involve transporting, packing, setting up, manning and packing down all equipment needed to run a market stall.

If you enjoy interacting with people, being part of community events, and contributing to a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for someone reliable, energetic, and confident generating conversations, who is self-reliant and organised.

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. For this role, you must have: 

• Full clean drivers’ licence. 
• Studying or passionate about water sustainability. 
• Availability to work weekends, holidays when required. 

What will I be part of? 

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

Some of the key outcomes for this role include: 

• Attend community events in Hamilton and the Waikato region to deliver our Smart Water message to the community. This is mainly weekend work.
• Generating 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.
• Transporting, packing, setting up, manning and packing down all equipment needed to run a market stall.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures, enabling a safe and healthy work environment for all workers and members of the public.
• Participate in health and safety training related to position activities.
• Actively participate, comply and engage in all health and safety activities, policies, and practices including Civil Defence.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Studying or passionate about water sustainability.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• You must have a Full clean drivers’ licence.
• Enjoys face to face engagement 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 $30ph + holiday pay. You will also gain valuable experience within the sustainability space.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

Our team culture is critical to our success. It’s vital everyone who joins our team is an ambassador for our values, so together we can drive the best possible outcomes for our community.

• 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.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

• View the position description.
• 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 this 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: 18/10/26

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

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 maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

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. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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. If this role is Safety Sensitive a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here.

This role is covered by the Children’s Act 2014, which means that shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo all safety checking requirements under the Act before commencing employment, as well as during employment.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. 

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking hereIt is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met