Climate Adaptation & Resilience Programme Lead

Thames-Coromandel District Council; Thames; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Collaborative environment

National challenges

Professional development

Lifestyle location

Job summary

Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to drive the Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazards programme. You will lead a specialist team, shape policy, and partner with iwi, communities, and government agencies to deliver resilient outcomes for our coast and communities.

This role focuses on Shoreline Management Pathways, risk reduction, and robust business cases for the Long Term Plan, with opportunities to influence across Council operations and emergency

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading climate adaptation programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with communities and iwi.
• Proven ability to develop business cases and budgets.
• Experience with Te Tiriti o Waitangi engagement.
• Excellent communication with elected members and the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazards programme.
• Drive Shoreline Management Pathways and adaptation initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice on coastal hazards, flooding, erosion.
• Develop business cases and programme plans for LTPlan.
• Build partnerships with communities, iwi, and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing specialist team.
• Champion climate adaptation, sustainability, and resilience across Council operations.
• Prepare Council readiness for and recovery from natural hazard events.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Climate adaptation

Resilience planning

Natural hazards management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy and planning

Team leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to drive the Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazards programme. You will lead a specialist team, shape policy, and partner with iwi, communities, and government agencies to deliver resilient outcomes for our coast and communities.

This role focuses on Shoreline Management Pathways, risk reduction, and robust business cases for the Long Term Plan, with opportunities to influence across Council operations and emergency