Emergency Management Team Leader

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

Emergency Management sits within Council’s wider Finance, Risk and Procurement team and works across the organisation, alongside communities, emergency services and key response agencies, to strengthen readiness and response capability.

We are looking for a strong and practical leader to lead our Emergency Management team and help strengthen Council and community readiness for future emergencies.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can build and develop a high‑performing team, set clear direction and turn plans into practical outcomes. You will lead the team and its work programme, while also contributing directly to community resilience initiatives, organisational readiness, emergency management capability and emergency operations.

We are looking for someone who can think strategically, lead confidently and create clarity and momentum for the team, while remaining actively involved in delivery.

Ōu wheako – about you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A demonstrated ability to lead, develop and build high-performing teams.
• Relevant experience in emergency management, resilience or a related operational environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with communities, partner agencies and a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to think strategically, set clear direction and remain actively involved in delivering practical outcomes.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. A collaborative and passionate team is waiting for you to join us in delivering best practice emergency readiness. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found.