At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.
We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.
The Opportunity
We are looking for Emergency Management Team Leader - Group Office to join our team on a full-time permanent basis (37.5 hours per week) in our busy Dunedin, Taieri, Balclutha, Oamaru or Palmerston office.
The purpose of this position is to provide day to day leadership of the Emergency Management Otago Advisors based in the Group Office, working closely with the Otago Regional Council and partner organisations to ensure an integrated and effective approach to emergency management. The role requires a balance of strategic oversight, policy leadership, and operational readiness, while also contributing to wider organisational initiatives that strengthen the resilience of the CDEM group.
As an Emergency Management Team Leader - Group Office, you will be responsible for:
- Coaching, mentoring, supporting enabling staff to achieve agreed outcomes, and grow and develop in their roles
- In partnership with the Group Manager, leading the delivery of the review of the Group Plan
- Contributing the local CDEM strategies, plans and implementation as appropriate
- Leading the development of consistent community alerting and warning systems
- Developing policies to ensure effective access to community infrastructure for response purposes and in particular welfare response capability
If you have a keen interest in leadership and being involved in response readiness, then this is the role for you!
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A tertiary qualification in emergency management/development, organisational management, planning and development or community development
- Experience within the CDEM sector or community development or related field
- At least seven years' experience in emergency response or within in a CIMS structure
- Ability to communicate information in a way that increases and builds positive relationships and trust with key partners and communities
- Demonstrated competent decision-making skills in emergency situations
What we offer
We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.
To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:
- Flexible work opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Superannuation
- An annual wellbeing programme.
- Competitive remuneration packages
- Development opportunities
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.
Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.
Applications close, Thursday 11 September 2025
For further information, please contact [email protected]
