Senior Emergency Management Advisor (Response)
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. Our purpose is to work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
The Role
We are looking to fill a key vacancy in our Emergency Management Office based in Palmerston North. Reporting to the Manager Emergency Management, you will have a wide range of responsibilities to support the administration and delivery of the associated outputs of the Emergency Management Office.
In this Response role you’ll contribute to the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group outputs by leading and coordinating the Emergency Management Response activities of the Group Office. You’ll also have a strong focus on delivering the appropriate capability for the successful operation of the Group Emergency Coordination Centre, as well as ensuring Horizons Regional Council (Horizons) meets its operational Marine Oil Spill and Navigation Safety requirements.
About you
If you have had hands on experience of operating in an emergency management environment and delivering on key emergency management related outputs, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for a confident and experienced team player with a can-do-attitude for this pivotal role in our Emergency Management Office. You’ll have excellent relationship management skills and relevant industry experience, be able to take a big picture view to coordinate and manage key services and work-streams. With your experience, knowledge and/or qualifications and drive you’ll play a key role in supporting, managing, and delivering the outputs of the Emergency Management Office.
Why should you apply?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing.
- Providing you with your birthday off, and an extra week leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
- And for permanent staff life insurance, discounted healthcare premiums and subsidised eye examinations.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 12 May 2024.
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.
