Emergency Management And Business Continuity Advisor

OverviewWork with various teams across the organisation.

Work in a dynamic environment.

Based in our Petone office close to the beach and shops.This is a full time position of 40 hours per week.

The remuneration for this role is $86,230 to $121,736p.a (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.The opportunityThe focus of this role includes developing capability across people, systems, process and plans; all designed to assist Wellington Water be ready and able to respond to any disruption and in an emergency.

In this position you will be involved in the response and recovery of business continuity and service delivery incidents and emergencies.

You will form a core part of the response team.

We are looking for someone who makes steady progress on tasks and has an aptitude for responding to situations in a dynamic environment.You will get toWork across the organisation ensuring readiness for any disruptive eventsWork within Business Continuity and Emergency Management frameworksBuild, foster and manage effective working relationshipsLift internal competency of emergency management in the organisationWork closely with operational teamsAbout youTo be successful in this role you will bring : A tertiary level qualification in Emergency Management or related discipline (desirable)More than 3 years in Emergency / Response Management or a related environmentExperience in leading a concept through to deliveryProven experience of working in a collective and collaborative leadership work environmentAn understanding of the nuances of the political operating environmentStrong presentation, negotiation, and advocacy skillsBenefitsAt Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities.

We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.Our benefits include : Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from homeComprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annuallyFormal and informal professional development opportunities5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual serviceFor a full list of our employee benefits click here.About usWellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa.

Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed.

We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart.

Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whanau and Mana.Applications close : Thursday 2 October 2025How to applyTo view a copy of the position description : click hereTo apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.For further information, email :

• for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water.

You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

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