Emergency Operations Team Lead

Marlborough District Council; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough District Council in Blenheim, South Island, seeks an experienced emergency services leader to guide a dedicated team and collaborate with emergency services, government agencies, iwi, volunteers and critical infrastructure to ensure our region can respond effectively when it matters most.

You will oversee emergency response planning, training delivery and operational readiness; develop and maintain Incident Management Teams and NZRT20 capability; and lead ongoing improvements to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading staff, volunteers, or multi-agency teams
• Minimum five years' experience in emergency management or a related operational environment
• Strong experience in designing and delivering training, exercising, and capability development programmes
• Working knowledge of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act, National CDEM Plan, and associated guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure and rapidly changing environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• A degree, diploma, or other relevant tertiary qualification or Incident Management qualifications
• A current full driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Oversee emergency response planning, exercising programmes, training delivery, and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain Incident Management Team (IMT) and NZRT20 capability.
• Lead continuous improvement of emergency preparedness systems, processes, and operational arrangements.
• Coordinate and strengthen relationships with agencies including NZ Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Health NZ, lifeline utilities, airport stakeholders, iwi, and community groups.
• Provide leadership during emergency events, activating as a Controller or Response Manager when required.
• Support planning for significant hazard events including Alpine Fault and other catastrophic event scenarios.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency management

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Multi-agency coordination

Driving licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in related field

Incident Management qualifications

Job description

Marlborough District Council in Blenheim, South Island, seeks an experienced emergency services leader to guide a dedicated team and collaborate with emergency services, government agencies, iwi, volunteers and critical infrastructure to ensure our region can respond effectively when it matters most.

You will oversee emergency response planning, training delivery and operational readiness; develop and maintain Incident Management Teams and NZRT20 capability; and lead ongoing improvements to