About the role

Civil Defence Emergency Management has four areas of activity, known as the '4Rs': Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery. The Emergency Management Advisor will be working across all four areas.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively build relationships with community and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes that increase preparedness

• Support communities to develop community response plans

• Develop and deliver public education programmes

• Deliver training across the 4R's to Southland council staff, communities and volunteers

• Actively participate in response to support the Emergency Coordination Centre operations

• Availability for rostered on-duty obligations and after-hours work

About you

• Diploma in Emergency Management, Community Development, or equivalent qualification or 3 years' experience in Emergency Management systems and functions

• Coordinated Incident Management System (level 4) qualified

• Experience in organising meetings and engaging local community groups

• Ability to speak at community meetings and events

• Able to coordinate and deliver training for council staff and community partners

• Able to use social media and understands the various platforms available

• Competent with Microsoft products, knowledge of Office 365 is desirable

• Experience with Health & Safety legislation

• Clean, full, current driver's license

About us

The Southland Region is a disaster resilient region and acts proactively to manage risks and build resilience in a way that contributes to the wellbeing and prosperity of all communities, whānau and individuals.

Benefits

Easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first class sports facilities. Support to ensure a good work life balance is a priority. Affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer.