About us 

The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. It’s a landscape as vast and varied as the over 240,000 people who call it home. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a great place to live, work and play.

The role  

We are looking for a confident and experienced person with a can-do-attitude for a key role in our Emergency Management Office based in Palmerston North.

Reporting to the Manager Emergency Management, you will support the Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group to build resilience by coordinating and supporting the delivery of specific Group Emergency Management Office outputs.

This senior role includes undertaking the responsibilities of Group Welfare Manager across the areas of Readiness, Response, and Recovery, the coordination of the development and ongoing maintenance of plans, strategies, and wider support to the Group Office.

About you 

We are looking for an experienced person in emergency management, community resilience or a related field. With good communication and relationship management skills you’ll engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and communities, including our iwi partners. Operating at a strategic level you will have experience in community engagement, welfare coordination, planning, project management, and demonstrate competent decision-making skills in emergency situations. 

If you feel you have the experience and skills for this role we welcome your application.

Why should you apply?

When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop, along with a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through: 

• Strong focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing
• Flexible family friendly work environment
• Assistance with tertiary education
• Positive health and safety culture
• Skills and job specific development programmes across different functional jobs; and
• A supportive and social work environment where enduring friendships and collegiality develop.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 15 December 2021.

We will let you know before the Christmas break if you have been selected to come for interview in early January.

Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.

Due to current New Zealand border restrictions we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are a New Zealand Citizen, Resident or already hold a valid visa and secured the right to work in New Zealand.