Emergency Preparedness & Recovery Coordinator

Waimakariri District Council; Rangiora; Remote; NZD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimakariri District Council is seeking an Emergency Management Co-ordinator to join our Emergency Management Office. You will support the delivery of the district's emergency management programme, working with volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to build readiness and resilience.

The role combines stakeholder engagement, coordination and operational support, delivering preparedness initiatives, coordinating training and exercises, and assisting with response and recovery when

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and administrative skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Sound computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Interest in community resilience and emergency management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience coordinating programmes, projects, events or operational activities.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating training, volunteer team support and public education activities.
• Maintaining emergency management equipment, resources and systems.
• Supporting and leading delivery of certain projects on the Emergency Management work programme.
• Supporting emergency response and recovery.
• Building effective relationships with council teams and partner agencies.

Skills

Organisation

Growth mindset

MS Office

Communication

Program coordination

Calm under pressure

Emergency management experience (adv.)

Education

Emergency management qualifications (adv.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Waimakariri District Council is seeking an Emergency Management Co-ordinator to join our Emergency Management Office. You will support the delivery of the district's emergency management programme, working with volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to build readiness and resilience.

The role combines stakeholder engagement, coordination and operational support, delivering preparedness initiatives, coordinating training and exercises, and assisting with response and recovery when