Job Description
Full job description
Help shape Auckland’s emergency readiness and response capability
Deliver training to staff, partners, and community responders
Join a supportive team with career development
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council Emergency Management has a great opportunity for an Emergency Management Advisor to join the team.
This is a critical role for ensuring our systems and resources are ready to respond in the event of an emergency. You’ll work on our risk management policy, framework, procedures, systems and tools to support and ensure our readiness. This role includes on-call duty officer or duty manager obligations. This role will support Emergency Coordination Centre operations, or other assigned roles, during emergency activations. Employees should expect to be called on to assist during a response, often outside of ‘BAU’ hours.
You could expect to work on:
Supporting the delivery of the Operations Unit work plan (and broader AEM work plan) in accordance with the Group Plan
Ensuring AEM’s systems and resources are ready to respond to an emergency. This may include equipment, communications, facilities, fleet, processes and procedures
Supporting AEMs Volunteer Programme, including health and safety management systems
Contributing to the delivery of training and development programmes for AEM
He kōrero mōu: About you
The role is well-suited to an excellent communicator who can translate complex information into concise messages. You’ll have excellent time-keeping skills and attention to detail, and delivering on challenging outcomes, competent decision-making and sound judgement will feature in your skill set.
We are specifically looking for:
Experience in emergency management or a related field such as emergency services, crisis management, defence, infrastructure
Excellent stakeholder management, fostering strong, trusted and collaborative relationships
Public speaking, training or workshop facilitation experience
Working understanding of the principles of the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) desired but not essential
Working understanding of Fleet Management, alternative communications/systems experience is desired but not essential
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.
Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.
This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and ******* testing
Applications close Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Help shape Auckland’s emergency readiness and response capability
Deliver training to staff, partners, and community responders
Join a supportive team with career development
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council Emergency Management has a great opportunity for an Emergency Management Advisor to join the team.
This is a critical role for ensuring our systems and resources are ready to respond in the event of an emergency. You’ll work on our risk management policy, framework, procedures, systems and tools to support and ensure our readiness. This role includes on-call duty officer or duty manager obligations. This role will support Emergency Coordination Centre operations, or other assigned roles, during emergency activations. Employees should expect to be called on to assist during a response, often outside of ‘BAU’ hours.
You could expect to work on:
Supporting the delivery of the Operations Unit work plan (and broader AEM work plan) in accordance with the Group Plan
Ensuring AEM’s systems and resources are ready to respond to an emergency. This may include equipment, communications, facilities, fleet, processes and procedures
Supporting AEMs Volunteer Programme, including health and safety management systems
Contributing to the delivery of training and development programmes for AEM
He kōrero mōu: About you
The role is well-suited to an excellent communicator who can translate complex information into concise messages. You’ll have excellent time-keeping skills and attention to detail, and delivering on challenging outcomes, competent decision-making and sound judgement will feature in your skill set.
We are specifically looking for:
Experience in emergency management or a related field such as emergency services, crisis management, defence, infrastructure
Excellent stakeholder management, fostering strong, trusted and collaborative relationships
Public speaking, training or workshop facilitation experience
Working understanding of the principles of the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) desired but not essential
Working understanding of Fleet Management, alternative communications/systems experience is desired but not essential
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change.
In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.
You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.
Please use this link to view a copy of the position description.
This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and ******* testing
Applications close Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
