Advisor Community Readiness & Recovery - Fixed Term - Nelson

New Zealand Government; Nelson; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking an Advisor, Community Readiness and Recovery to support readiness and recovery programmes by building networks within communities and assisting brigades to deliver targeted initiatives. The role reports to the Community Risk Manager and focuses on data-informed delivery and collaboration with iwi and tangata whenua.

Success requires engagement with diverse communities, capability development for brigades, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders to foster trusted relationships and support locally led readiness and recovery initiatives.
• Confidence in using the MS Office suite of applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for communication and reporting.
• Ability to plan and deliver complex and technical information and educational programmes to wide audiences.

Responsibilities

• Improve recovery and readiness capability within brigades and Group Managers to support delivery of strategy.
• Utilise and analyse data to make evidence-based delivery decisions.
• Deliver readiness and recovery initiatives in line with programmes of work.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Project planning

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Meaningful mahi that supports the lives of your communityBe a part of a diverse, collaborative & supportive teamSalary Range $102,789-$117,382 (pro rata) dependent on skills and experienceHelp protect our people, communities and environment from the upcoming challenge of the fire seasonMo tenei turanga - about the roleReporting to the Community Risk Manager, the Advisor, Community Readiness and Recovery, role is focused on supporting the delivery of our readiness and recovery functions by establishing and maintaining key networks within the community, in addition to supporting our brigades and wider business to deliver readiness and recovery programmes in a more targeted and effective manner.This includesImprove recovery and readiness capability within the brigades and the Group Managers to support the overall delivery of their strategyUtilising and analysing data to make evidence-based and informed delivery decisionsUndertaking the delivery of readiness and recovery initiatives in line with programmes of workThis is a fixed term opportunity from ASAP - 25th March 2027Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:This role will require you to proactively build and maintain strong relationships with key community stakeholders, iwi, and tangata whenua to foster collaboration and trust. With a sound understanding of community needs, identify, assess, and monitor risks to develop readiness capabilities that mitigate potential impacts.In addition, you will provide valuable support to the Community Risk Manager in the development and implementation of recovery initiatives, ensuring that strategies are responsive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the communities we serve.To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:Experience engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders to foster trusted relationships, encourage collaboration, and support locally led readiness and recovery initiativesHave a proven ability to plan and deliver complex and technical information and educational programmes to a wide range of audiencesConfidence in using the MS Office suite of applications, i.e. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPointEstablish and maintain credibility across the organisation with partners and communities of interestClean Full Driver's LicenceThe salary range for this role is $102,789-$117,382 (pro-rated) dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou - who are we?Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.We Do the Right Thing - Kia TikaWe Serve and Support - ManaakitangaWe Are Better Together - WhanaungatangaWe Strive to Improve - AuahatangaKo te tono mai - How to apply:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where your influence can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: [e-mail]. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.Applications close: 14th October 2025Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.