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Emergency Management Advisor – Community Resilience

Ko wai mātou Who are we

At Taranaki Emergency Management Office, we are dedicated to building a safer and more resilient Taranaki. As a key player in emergency management, we work tirelessly to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a wide range of emergencies and adverse events.

Te āheinga The opportunity

Due to an internal promotion we are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join us in the role of Emergency Management Advisor - Community Resilience. If you are committed to building a resilient community and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Tino takohanga Key responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of capability encompassing community hazard and risk awareness and preparedness programs, in partnership with the Council Emergency management teams
Plan, support, and help district Emergency Management staff to deliver targeted public education campaigns that will improve community awareness of hazards, risks, and emergencies, culturally and economically diverse communities, contributing to a more resilient Taranaki
Relationship building and networking with community and special interest groups such as iwi, religious, cultural, and disability
Developing and maintaining a regional approach to Community Response Groups, Community Response Plans and Community Emergency Centres in preparation for emergencies
Maintain regional relationships for Spontaneous Volunteer Coordination during response/in preparation for response
Participate in a 24-hour regional duty officer capability
Assist training and exercising activities on a regional level and supporting at a local level
Assist in the maintenance, in a state of readiness, the Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group’s facilities and operational systems, including: Group Emergency Centre facilities; equipment; operating procedures and guidelines
Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako Essential skills and experience

At least two years previous experience in community development, emergency management, or in another relevant field
Experience in the delivery of training or capability development
Have attended (or are prepared to attend) courses relevant to a hazard assessment and risk reduction within civil defence emergency management (Unit standards in Civil Defence-related qualifications, Level 4 CIMS, and/or coordinator centre training would be an advantage, but not essential.)
A knowledge of legislation applicable to civic defence and emergency management and local government organisational structure
Proven experience leading and motivating others and proven ability to build sound relationships with stakeholders

He aha ai a Taranaki? Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it’s easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions’ dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!

Ōu mātou rourou What we offer

At the Taranaki Emergency Management Office, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

You can expect to start in this permanent full-time role with us between $84,383 - $90,945 We have also put together an Our Peoples Package that spans Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Applications close Wednesday 2nd October 2024