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If you know even a little about EcoMatters, you’ll know that we’re all about doing good mahi (work) for the environment. We’re a community focused charitable trust and find that, while our whānau (family) has a lot in common, we’re all individuals with a colourful range of interests too. There is space here for those who love plants and want to work or volunteer in the nursery to those who want to make an impact in zero waste and everything in between. 

Would you like to join our growing hapori (community) of change-makers? Check our current vacancies or express your interest on our volunteer page.

Job vacancies

Sustainability Advisor – Homes Team

We’re looking for a sustainability advisor to support our Homes Team in a hybrid role. You’ll be supporting our healthy homes and water saving programmes by performing in-house water checks across Tāmaki Makaurau to help people reduce their water usage, and providing advice and hosting educational workshops about dry, warm and healthy homes.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The role is part-time (with flexible hours per week negotiable) and fixed-term. This is a hybrid role, combining house visits across Tāmaki Makaurau, working remote and office hours. Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing in-home water checks and providing tailored advice and solutions for identified problem areas
  • Administrative tasks (data entry, workshops organisation etc.)
  • Hosting educational workshops

Find out more on Do Good Jobs here.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and CV to Jenn Nancarrow by email at [email protected]
Please include how many hours a week you can work, as this is negotiable and we will consider the needs of the right applicant.

While there is no formal closing date for this role, we are hoping to have this role filled by Thursday 19 December, if you are interested we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Board of Trustees – Volunteer Role

Contribute to a healthier environment and more connected community

Are you engaged and empathetic, with your finger on the pulse of sustainable stewardship? The EcoMatters Board would like to hear from potential new trustees to help further the organisation’s aims of connecting people and place and nurturing kaitiakitanga.

How our trustees support our organisation:

  • providing governance oversight of EcoMatters operations and financial management
  • building influence across the environmental stewardship ecosystem
  • setting strategic direction and priorities
  • providing leadership, empathy and connections
  • bringing creativity, critical thinking and an innovative approach to environmental and social responsibility.

Responsibilities include:

  • representing EcoMatters to stakeholders and acting as an ambassador for the organisation
  • leveraging strategic relationships with funders, partners, and other stakeholders to add value to the organisation and support the achievement of its vision, mission and purpose
  • contributing to and modeling a culture of learning and development
  • reviewing the agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.

The board is committed to driving a culture that values diverse thinking and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from a broad range of ethnicities, younger members of the community, and individuals with a disability. All applicants welcome, and prior board experience is not a prerequisite.

Board terms
Location: Auckland
Remuneration: This is a voluntary position, however an honorarium will be paid to cover board related costs such as meeting expenses and board development training.
Time commitment: Between two to four hours per month

Express your interest
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to [email protected]
We are keen to hear from applicants at any time.

Bike Hub Coordinators/Assistants

We are always looking to add to our network of experienced or passionate bike mechanics to join us as across our Bike Hub network. Right now we have vacancies for these locations and times:

  • Bike Hub Assistant at Forrest Hill Hub: Thursday to Sunday 9:50am – 2:20pm
  • Bike Hub Assistant at New Lynn Hub: Saturday and Sunday 9:50am-2:20pm
  • Bike Hub Coordinator at Manukau: Thursday to Saturday, 9.50am – 4.20pm.
  • Bike Hub Coordinator at Queens Wharf Hub: Thursday to Sunday 9:50am – 2:20pm

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experienced or passionate bike mechanics, who’d love to work in their communities, helping people discover or rediscover how fun it is to get on a bike. You must have knowledge of basic bike maintenance skills.

Candidates will be able to commit to working during their local Bike Hub’s usual opening hours  You may be available all or some of the days we are open, or be flexible to pick up shifts as needed. Our sites are generally open Thursday through to Sunday from 10am to 2pm.  

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Bike Hubs offer visitors:

  • free help and advice for bike maintenance and basic repairs – this is all about working alongside our visitors to teach them these skills
  • used bikes for sale – these bikes are donated, repaired and safety checked, then sold at an affordable price to help fund our services
  • new and used bike parts and accessories for sale
  • maps, route guidance, safe cycling advice and connections into other organisations and local businesses that can help with cycling advice and support.

You’ll be working alongside a site coordinator who is responsible for running the site, and we often have great volunteers as well.

HOW TO APPLY
Please email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] and we will be in touch. We are always considering new applications, so please reach out to discuss.

Community Engagement Advisors – Bin Tag Changes

EcoMatters is looking for Community Engagement Advisors to provide face-to-face advice and educate local communities about changes to how their Auckland Council rubbish collection is paid for (known as rubbish standardisation or bin tag changes).

Roles are currently available for work in Okura through to Castor Bay.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You’ll be great in this role if you:

  • are someone with an interest in helping Aucklanders to get it right on bin day
  • enjoy talking to others and working as part of a team (extroverts will love it!)
  • are respectful of other people’s views, and the diverse cultures of Tāmaki Makaurau
  • have a high level of professionalism, organisation and empathy.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • to be available for afternoon or early evening work, with potential for the occasional weekend
  • to have the ability to get to and from your shifts on time, and a full, clean NZ driver’s licence
  • a working smartphone to be able to complete rosters, timesheets and check and reply to emails
  • a high level of spoken English, with a second language also desirable
  • a good level of fitness, for walking and working outside.

You’ll be employed on a casual employment agreement with EcoMatters and paid fortnightly. Full training, a branded t-shirt and engagement resources will be provided. $28 per hour, plus 8% holiday pay. Download a full position description here.

TO APPLY
We’re recruiting people on an ongoing basis and assessing applications as they come in, so please don’t delay. To register your interest, please complete this online form today.

Canvassing Staff – Food Scraps Roll Out

South Auckland (Manukau) 

EcoMatters is looking for Community Engagement Advisors to provide face-to-face advice and to educate householders (by door knocking and talking to people in public spaces) about the new Food Scraps (Rukenga Kai) service that is rolling out across urban Auckland in 2023. 

We are now seeking canvassers who are based in South Auckland and know the area well.

We are looking for the following:

  • available up to to 20 hours per week
  • ideal shifts availability – Weekdays 2pm-7pm and weekends
  • happy to talk to people at large public events 
  • happy to talk to people at public spaces e.g outside shopping areas, sports grounds, community events, schools
  • people who don’t mind wearing a food fairy costume. It’s a fun outfit of all genders. 
  • able to carry a food scraps bin
  • will do some door knocking work in pairs on selected streets

You will need:

  • must have a working smartphone (remuneration of $15.00 per month for your mobile plan)
  • must have a reliable vehicle you are able to drive to location – car reimbursement at IRD rate (0.83) per Km. Your travel time is not paid for.
  • must be happy starting a conversation with people – extroverts will love it!
  • must be comfortable walking and being on your feet. 

You will be employed as an EcoMatters employee with a casual employment agreement until 22 December 2023 and paid fortnightly. Full training will be given. $26 per hour including 8% holiday pay.

Please email an expression of interest to [email protected] 

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we’ll be evaluating applications as they come in.

We don’t have job vacancies at the moment, but if you would like to work with us here at EcoMatters we recommend checking this page regularly – you never know what’s around the corner!

If you think volunteering might just be your gig and you have some time to offer, find out more at Volunteer.

Internships

Are you a student looking to grow your experience and understanding of sustainable practices and initiatives in the community? Then we’d love to hear from you.

We take in interns all year round and we suggest you express your interest well ahead of coming aboard so there’s a much greater chance of giving you a placement. Simply email [email protected] and we’ll be in touch. 

An inspiring intern experience

Emma was an intern with us in late 2021. She worked with our Nature team and here’s what she had to say about her experience.

“The team at EcoMatters are all so passionate about the mahi they do. I have been fortunate enough to spend the last 3 months working with Hope Teaching Garden and the Nature team.

I have been able to apply key theories from my Environmental Science degree and finally get some hands-on, real-life experience out in the field. It has given me a clearer idea of this industry and how we as humans can help to navigate complex environmental issues by working with, not against nature.

For anyone who would like to spend their time learning from fun, knowledgeable and passionate people, I would definitely recommend doing the internship program at EcoMatters.”