Canterbury Emergency Management Operational Planning Advisor

Canterbury Emergency Management Operational Planning Advisor

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Location : Christchurch, New Zealand

• Job Type : Permanent | Full Time
• Job Category : Government, Defence & Emergency
• Develop and implement multi-agency emergency management plans
• Work for a council committed to Treaty Partner Excellence
• Enjoy flexible working and a supportive team environment

About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi is organised around the delivery of our three core services :

About the Role

Based at the Justice and Emergency Services Precinct in Christchurch, this position supports the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group by leading operational planning across the 4Rs framework—Reduction, Readiness, Response, and Recovery. The role involves close collaboration with local authorities, iwi partners, and emergency services to ensure effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive emergency management. It also contributes to national and regional policy development and supports the organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The Canterbury CDEM Group Office has current staffing of seventeen staff divided into four sections. You will report to the Team Leader – Operational Readiness along with the following Advisor positions :

This role requires participation in the Group Emergency Management Office “Duty Officer” role on an agreed weekly roster over a 4-6 week cycle.

Please note this role is different to the Advisor – Resilience Planning role which will also be advertised in the coming months.

Qualifications and Experience

Skills

Our Values and Working at Environment Canterbury

We are committed to diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We value diverse thinking, and encourage staff to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in daily work. We welcome you with an open heart and mind, wherever you are on your te ao Māori journey.

Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Phill Mackay at .

Applications close on Wednesday, 5 November. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you\'re excited about this role but don\'t meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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