Hamilton City Council Looking for Emergency Management Officer at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

Hamilton City Council it is our purpose to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians – this is why we exist.

This position sits within the Customer and Community Group who are responsible for providing facilities and services that help create a safe, vibrant, and inclusive city. This position contributes to improving the wellbeing of Hamiltonians by providing specialist skills and knowledge in the preparation for and response to Civil Defence Emergency Events.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Reporting to the Response and Resilience Manager, the Emergency Management Officer (EMO) will facilitate delivery of Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) by supporting Council, Hamilton City communities, and relevant agencies in understanding their hazards, planning for and mitigating risk and developing preparedness and collectively building resilience against disasters. You will be expected to:

• Being Self motivated to engage and building networks with communities and other agencies including emergency responders to help increase the resilience of city residents.
• Educating the community about natural and manmade hazards that Hamilton is exposed to what they can do to be prepared for potential impacts of the hazards.
• Developing and enhancing emergency response plans. During business-as-usual this role will focus on building relationships and plans, so that local people and agencies including Council staff are well prepared to cope when disaster strikes. During an emergency, the focus will shift to delivery and adaptation of those plans in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring a rapid response to the unfolding needs of communities.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Tertiary degree or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years) in emergency management or similar operational role.
• Completed CDEM sector training via the Integrated Training Framework (ITF) including Foundational, Intermediate and Functional or the ability to complete this training in a reasonable space of time upon commencement in the role.
• Demonstrated competent decision making within high stress (emergency) situations.
• A positive, can do, solutions focused attitude and a genuine commitment to increasing disaster resilience for Hamilton residents.
• An understanding of community issues, challenges and opportunities.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external)
• Experience in facilitating groups.
• Highly competent in the use of technology including Microsoft office.
• Cultural awareness, including awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa $95,000 dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou:

You’ll have access to a range of benefits (HCC) including:

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy
• Opportunities for professional development
• Two Wellbeing days per year
• Free health insurance from through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!

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Note: We will be shortlistingas we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. 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. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byclicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.