About the role:

Our Emergency Management team works closely with our communities to ensure Selwyn is ready for, resilient to, able to respond to, and recover from emergencies such as earthquakes, floods and fires.

This is a full-time role, with participation in an on-call roster (approximately one weekend in four) and availability during emergency responses.

• Our CDEM Team work collaboratively across Council, with other Territorial Authorities, Emergency Services, Ngai Tahu and other stakeholders so strong communication and collaboration skills are paramount.
• As an Emergency Management Advisor, you'll provide specialist advice and operational support across the full emergency management cycle
• You'll contribute to planning and preparedness activities, support community resilience, and play a key role in emergency responses when events occur

About you:

You're someone who passionate about our community, is self-motivated, remains composed when it matters most and can balance planning, people and operational demands. You communicate clearly, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by making a real difference in your community.

You will also have:

• Current knowledge of CDEM legislation within NZ
• At least 3 years' experience in emergency management or a similar field
• Contribute to civil defence and emergency management policy, plans and standard operating procedures, ensuring they are current, tested and fit for purpose
• Support operational readiness, including training, exercises, debriefs and emergency response planning
• Be an active member of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) team and respond to emergencies as required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners including NEMA, Canterbury CDEM Group, emergency services, iwi, neighbouring councils and community organisations

What we can offer:

• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:

Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently ·

Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and for you to pass a drug and alcohol test.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!