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September 20, 2024
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Tauranga
FULL TIME & OTHER
Kaiarahi Maori - Senior Advisor, Maori Planning
Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand. Emergency Management Bay of Plenty (EMBOP) is seeking a motivated, positive, and solutions focused individual with planning and emergency management experience in hazard and risk management to join our team.
Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role
This role has a focus on the provision of advice and support to staff and Māori Communities on initiatives which assist whanau, hapu, and iwi with disaster readiness and to build resilience in the community. This role acts as a pivotal relationship conduit for information both in and out of Māori communities to support Māori who seek assistance to develop strategies, action plans and projects to manage during a disaster.
The role of Kaiarahi is challenging and varied with responsibilities that include:
Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience
The skills and personal attributes we are looking for are:
The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is established under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and the members of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group are: Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Kawerau District Council, Ōpōtiki District Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Whakatāne District Council.
The vison of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is: Toi Moana, kia haumaru, kia kaha, mā tātau katoa. A safe, strong Bay of Plenty, together.
Kaimahi at the heart. We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Highlights of working with us include:
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW or contact Chris Brewer, Manager Planning (Interim), Emergency Management Bay of Plenty on 027 707 8773 for a confidential discussion.
To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://rb.gy/q7laco
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 13 October 2024 and will only be accepted online.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand. Emergency Management Bay of Plenty (EMBOP) is seeking a motivated, positive, and solutions focused individual with planning and emergency management experience in hazard and risk management to join our team.
Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role
This role has a focus on the provision of advice and support to staff and Māori Communities on initiatives which assist whanau, hapu, and iwi with disaster readiness and to build resilience in the community. This role acts as a pivotal relationship conduit for information both in and out of Māori communities to support Māori who seek assistance to develop strategies, action plans and projects to manage during a disaster.
The role of Kaiarahi is challenging and varied with responsibilities that include:
- Tahu Tuatahi (Tikanga Māori ) – providing guidance on Matauranga Māori to ensure that tikanga is integrated into hazard education, hazard management, emergency response and disaster recovery activities.
- Tahu Tuawha (kaitiakitanga) – supporting hapu/iwi to undertake their own hazard monitoring and management strategies.
- Tahi Tuarua (whakareri) – supporting and empowering whanau, hapu, iwi to be aware of and prepared for hazard risks they are exposed to.
- Tahu Tuatoru (manaaki) – enabling response and recovery during emergencies through Māori networks and focus groups
- To develop and implement a Bay of Plenty Māori CDEM framework and a relevant implementation plan.
- Partner at local levels to encourage dialogue, action, projects and activities that assist whanau, hapu, iwi with disaster readiness and which will continue to build resilience in the community.
- To work towards encouraging iwi and Māori contribution and leadership within the CDEM Group.
- To be a relationship champion – building and maintaining enduring relationships with key Māori entities and representatives.
- To provide specialist advice and support on all things Māori to the CDEM Group as required and where relevant.
Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience
The skills and personal attributes we are looking for are:
- You will bring a well-developed network and established relationships with our iwi, hapu, Māori organisations, and marae across the Bay of Plenty.
- Proficiency in Māori cultural frameworks, approaches, and Māori cultural competency.
- Te Reo and tikanga Māori knowledge and a high level of competency or fluency in Te Reo.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, project planning, delivery and monitoring, hazard/risk planning, and report writing experience.
- High level of computer literacy (including word processing, presentations, spreadsheet and project management applications).
- Experience working in emergency management (or related field) would be an advantage. Demonstrated competent decision making within a high stress (emergency) situation.
The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is established under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and the members of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group are: Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Kawerau District Council, Ōpōtiki District Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Whakatāne District Council.
The vison of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is: Toi Moana, kia haumaru, kia kaha, mā tātau katoa. A safe, strong Bay of Plenty, together.
Kaimahi at the heart. We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Highlights of working with us include:
- Varied and challenging work.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Flexibility with the way you work.
- A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives.
- A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW or contact Chris Brewer, Manager Planning (Interim), Emergency Management Bay of Plenty on 027 707 8773 for a confidential discussion.
To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://rb.gy/q7laco
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 13 October 2024 and will only be accepted online.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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