Be the difference when it matters most. As the Emergency Management Advisor, you'll play a key role in strengthening Napier City Council's emergency readiness, resilience, and response capability. From developing training programmes and leading readiness exercises to advising leaders and coordinating with emergency services, you'll help ensure our people, systems, and community are prepared for whatever comes next. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that delivers meaningful outcomes and makes a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of Napier.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to building a resilient future. Working alongside internal stakeholders, community organisations, emergency services, and regional partners, you'll lead important emergency management initiatives while influencing continuous improvement across the organisation. If you're passionate about preparedness, enjoy building strong relationships, and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this is your chance to contribute to a safer, stronger community.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Lead an emergency management portfolio, provide expert advice and training to staff and managers, and translate legislation and best-practice standards into practical emergency readiness solutions for Napier City Council and the community.

• Develop and deliver readiness training and exercises for internal and external stakeholders, evaluating outcomes and driving continuous improvement actions to strengthen organisational preparedness and resilience.

• Monitor compliance, track progress on emergency management initiatives, and review readiness arrangements to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitate engagement activities, and support coordinated emergency preparedness, response, welfare, and recovery initiatives.

• Undertake assigned emergency management functions during activations and recovery activities, contribute to post-event reviews and the implementation of lessons identified, and support the development and maintenance of recovery workstreams and arrangements.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in emergency management (or equivalent experience) and 4+ years’ experience in emergency management, resilience, readiness, or advisory roles.

• Working knowledge of the CDEM framework, CIMS, and local government emergency management responsibilities.

• Experience working in emergency response environments and/or within a CIMS structure.

• Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading workshops, exercises, and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Relevant training in CIMS, emergency management, welfare coordination, facilitation, or project coordination.

• Current Full Driver Licence, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and the ability to participate in out-of-hours emergency management work.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

• Flexible work arrangements

This is a fixed-term, full-time opportunity through to June 2028, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, out-of-hours work may be required to support emergency management responses and activations during emergency events.

The annual package salary for this role is $93,514.00 - $104,516.00 (including Kiwisaver), with the final offer dependent on your skills and experience.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this advertisement once the right candidate has been appointed, so we encourage you to apply early.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Emergency Management Advisor