Emergency Management Lead — Readiness & Community Resilience

Hastings District Council; Hastings; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings District Council is seeking a strong, practical leader to head the Emergency Management team. You will build a high-performing group, set direction, and translate plans into concrete actions across readiness and response, while engaging with communities and partner agencies.

You will think strategically, drive momentum, and actively deliver practical outcomes, working across organisational and community settings to strengthen resilience and readiness for future emergencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and build high-performing teams.
• Experience in emergency management, resilience or related operational environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with communities and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Management team and its work programme.
• Set clear direction and deliver practical outcomes in readiness and response.
• Contribute to community resilience initiatives and organisational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Hastings District Council is seeking a strong, practical leader to head the Emergency Management team. You will build a high-performing group, set direction, and translate plans into concrete actions across readiness and response, while engaging with communities and partner agencies.

You will think strategically, drive momentum, and actively deliver practical outcomes, working across organisational and community settings to strengthen resilience and readiness for future emergencies.