Emergency Management Advisor

1 week ago

Queenstown, New Zealand Otago Regional Council Full time
Emergency Management Advisor - Queenstown Lakes

Otago Regional Council – Queenstown, South Island

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our goal is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us get there. In return, we offer a positive and go-ahead organisational culture, where work/life balance is both respected and valued.

Our Emergency Management team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for an Emergency Management Advisor to join the team on a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent basis in our busy Queenstown office.

The purpose of this role is to support the Queenstown Lake District Council's (QLDC) planning and delivery of Civil Defence and Emergency Management services to their communities.

As an Emergency Management Advisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining emergency preparedness and planning in partnership with Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC).
  • Developing and supporting community response plans in partnership with community leaders.
  • Working with the Group Training & Capability Advisor to plan, deliver and monitor a training programme that incorporates the needs of staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.
  • Ensuring that emergency management equipment and systems including communications, facilities, and all related equipment in QLDC are in a constant state of readiness and fit for purpose.
  • Contributing to the effective management of response, recovery, reduction, and readiness.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • A qualification in emergency management/development, organisational management, planning and development or community development. Sector experience and other relevant qualifications will also be considered.
  • Experience within the CDEM sector, community development or related field.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and communities.
  • Demonstrated planning, coordination, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated competent decision-making skills in emergencies.
  • An understanding of community issues, challenges, and opportunities.
  • A passion for the development of community resilience.

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Life Insurance
  • Superannuation
  • Competitive remuneration packages

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note we don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

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