Innovative Waste Kaikoura Ltd

Innovative Waste Kaikoura Ltd Zero Waste! Its all of our responsibility.

Kaikoura is seen as a leader in the road to zero waste and is recognised both nationally and internationally for our commitment to environmental sustainability and recycling innovation. At the heart of this commitment is Innovative Waste Kaikoura Ltd, the company responsible for the management of the Kaikoura Resource Recovery Centre.

08/06/2026

09.06.26 - 8.48am
Due to the wind gusts, we will not be opening at 9am today - we will update if this changes. Thank you

03/06/2026

Great mahi from Waste-Ed With Kate

02/06/2026

📢 Notice to our customers

Please be advised that the Reuse Shop will be closed from 12:00pm on Monday, 8 June due to a bereavement.

We appreciate your understanding.

Thank you.

26/05/2026
18/05/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING | General Hand – Saturday Role🌿
Innovative Waste Kaikōura is looking for a reliable, practical and customer-focused General Hand to join our team at the Resource Recovery Centre.
This is a part-time role for Saturdays only at this stage, with the opportunity for on-call work to cover staff leave and illness as required. Immediate start available.
The role is varied and hands-on, including customer service, recycling support, site tidiness, sorting materials, assisting with resource recovery operations, and general duties as directed.
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Reliable, trustworthy and physically fit
• Friendly, helpful and confident dealing with the public
• Safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures
• A good team player with a commitment to Zero Waste
• Comfortable with practical, outdoor, hands-on work
Full drivers license, cash handling and customer service experience would be an advantage.
To apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover note to [email protected]

12/05/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING | Waste Minimisation Educator 🌿

Innovative Waste Kaikōura (IWK) is looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded person to join our team as a Waste Minimisation Educator.

This exciting role combines:
♻️ Waste education
🌱 Enviroschools facilitation
🏫 Working with schools & ECEs
🤝 Community engagement
🌏 Sustainability action across Kaikōura

This is a permanent part-time role working across 40 weeks per year, generally Monday–Thursday, with flexibility required for training, travel and community events.

We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Enjoys working with people and young people
✔ Is passionate about sustainability
✔ Has great communication and facilitation skills
✔ Can inspire positive environmental action in our community

Join a supportive team and help shape sustainability education in Kaikōura. Please email [email protected] for a position description.

📩 Applications close 2 June 2026
Send your CV and cover letter to:
[email protected]

19/04/2026

11.14am - we are closing the yard due to high winds. Will update if we reopen. Thanks

Today we celebrated Carrene Smith's 20 years at IWK - massive milestone achievement.  Carrene has seen lots of changes a...
02/04/2026

Today we celebrated Carrene Smith's 20 years at IWK - massive milestone achievement. Carrene has seen lots of changes at the RRC over her time, her resilience, humour and steady presence are an asset to IWK - CONGRATS CARRENE 🥳

26/03/2026

12.50pm site is open - please still be mindful of the windy conditions

26/03/2026

Due to the current weather conditions we will not be opening the yard at 9am, we will continue to monitor and keep you posted :)

Address

80 Scarborough Street
Kaikoura

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+6433197148

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