• Job Description

  Req#: 22449
  • Permanent full-time opportunity
  • Make a significant impact on the safety and well-being of Auckland's residents.
  • Help implement strategies to increase preparedness

  Tāmaki Makaurau is New Zealand's largest, fastest growing and most culturally diverse city. Due to its location and particular characteristics, the city has many enviable natural features from the golden sands of the east coast, to the rainforests and black volcanic sands of the west. These same characteristics also make the region susceptible to a number of hazards ranging from infrequent events such as volcanic eruptions and tsunami, to more regular events such as flooding, storms and the effects of climate change.

  He angitūtanga: The opportunity

  As the Community Planning and Readiness Manager for Auckland Emergency Management, you will lead a team of seven Senior Planning Advisors to develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans in coordination with local boards and communities.

  This role is critical in ensuring that Auckland's diverse communities are well-prepared for a wide range of emergencies, including natural disasters, pandemics, and crisis situations.

  This role will also be responsible for conducting risk assessments, overseeing plan implementation, provide training, and continuously evaluate and improve emergency preparedness efforts.

  This position also includes the CIMS Function Manager role as required in activation of an emergency response and carries the responsibilities as defined in the CDEM Act 2002

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  He kōrero mōu: About you

  You will be an experienced people leader, a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and a strong advocate for community focused planning. With a strong understanding of emergency management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and disaster response strategies.

  Knowledge of the Auckland region's geography, demographics, and cultural nuances, with an emphasis on integrating this knowledge into emergency plans is required.

  Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

  This is a fantastic permanent full-time opportunity not only beneficial to your professional profile and career aspirations, but which also has a direct impact on the awareness and readiness of Aucklanders in an emergency.

  Certainly you will have proven experience in emergency management, community engagement, and disaster planning, with a focus on involving diverse stakeholders in decision-making processes.

  Applications close November 19th 2023

  
  Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

  Auckland Council strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.

• About the company

  783 Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.

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