What one is looking for in new role is to kill time (6)

I believe the answer is:

loiter

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'kill time' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for loiter that I've seen before include "Stand around idly" , "Hang around furtively" , "Linger aimlessly" , "lounge" , "Mooch, hang around" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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