Regional Emergency Readiness & Response Lead

Greater Wellington; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 117.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working policy

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Medical and trauma insurance

Sick leave and Tangihanga leave

Inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

Greater Wellington seeks an exceptional people leader to head the Regional Operational Readiness and Response Team (RORR) in Wellington. You will guide the team to deliver the Group Strategy and Annual Plan, working with multiple councils and partners to strengthen capabilities for complex, large-scale emergencies.

Based in WREMO Thorndon, the role focuses on day-to-day leadership, advising the team and ensuring readiness in high-pressure situations, with a strong emphasis on collaboration

Formación

• A proven people leader able to motivate, develop, and support high performing teams.
• Operational leadership experience in crisis situations.
• Experience in project/programme management.
• Strong decision‑making skills with ability to absorb information quickly, assess risks, and act decisively.
• Understanding of how local government operates and emergency management frameworks.
• Experience leading in emergency management (e.g., controller, recovery manager, or similar roles).
• Ability to build senior relationships to achieve a unified approach.
• Must respond calmly and positively to challenging events.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Regional Operational Readiness and Response Team on day‑to‑day work plans, projects, and initiatives.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to the team in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to deliver the Wellington Region strategy and annual plan.
• Support the Head of Operational Readiness and Response in achieving readiness and response outcomes.
• Represent the team in multiagency emergency management settings.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Operational leadership

Project/programme management

Decision making

Local government awareness

Emergency management experience

Team leadership under pressure

Stakeholder relationship management

Descripción del empleo

Greater Wellington seeks an exceptional people leader to head the Regional Operational Readiness and Response Team (RORR) in Wellington. You will guide the team to deliver the Group Strategy and Annual Plan, working with multiple councils and partners to strengthen capabilities for complex, large-scale emergencies.

Based in WREMO Thorndon, the role focuses on day-to-day leadership, advising the team and ensuring readiness in high-pressure situations, with a strong emphasis on collaboration