Principal Advisor Adaptation

**_E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi_**

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

The multi-disciplinary Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning (CHAP) team is collaborative, innovative, and passionate about preparing Council, communities and rūnanga for the impacts of climate change. The team are responsible for building and communicating information on climate risk, and their programme works with asset owners across Council to develop adaptation plans for public assets at risk of climate hazards.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

As the Principal Advisor Adaptation, you will play a key technical leadership role in the coastal hazards adaptation planning process, helping to shape how communities respond to the impacts of climate change.

Working closely with the Principal Advisor Coastal Adaptation, you will help lead the delivery of the technical components of the adaptation planning process, as outlined in the Council's Coastal Adaptation Framework—or any future iterations adopted by Council.

You will also be responsible for:

- The development and oversight of key planning processes such as risk and vulnerability assessments, options analysis, and the creation of adaptation pathways.
- The commissioning and management of relevant technical studies, ensuring they align with broader hazard research across Council
- Communicating complex hazard science in a clear and accessible way to Council, Coastal Panel, communities, runangā, and other stakeholders
- Providing expert advice and guidance on coastal and/or river flooding hazards to support planning and policy development across Council

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and a passion for building community resilience. To thrive in this role you will bring:

- A Master's degree (or higher) in geography, ecology, environmental science, natural resources planning, or a related discipline
- Ideally 10 years of experience in a relevant field, including 7+ years in a senior advisory or leadership role.
- A proven track record in delivering or supporting adaptation planning processes in communities.
- Experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects and providing strategic technical advice.
- A strong background in public speaking and communicating complex or sensitive information to a range of audiences.

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

Want to be involved in shaping a better future for Ōtautahi Christchurch? Here at the Council, we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to improving outcomes for our community. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- _ Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week.With community-facing work, there are some out-of-hours work requirements, so we offer flexibility with work from home days and flexible hours_
- _ Position - Permanent_
- _ Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street_
- _ Closing Date - 27/07/2025_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._