Senior Community Planning and Readiness Advisor

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

 
Auckland Council’s Emergency Management team has an opportunity for a full time Senior Community Planning & Readiness Advisor to join this dedicated and passionate team.

Please note: this role is fixed term ending 30th June 2026.

 
Reporting to the Team Manager of Community Planning & Readiness, this essential role involves leading emergency efforts with local boards and their communities. 

 
Your responsibilities include working with the local board members of Kaipātiki, Devonport-Takapuna and Waiheke to embed their local board emergency readiness and response plans, as well as facilitating conversations to help community groups to prepare to support their whanau and communities before, during and after an emergency event. Your approach will be customised to meet the unique needs of each community and local board.

 
This role is required to participate in the CDEM on-call and stand-by emergency response system and will be required to support emergency response during activation to provide support to a variety of function leads under the CIMS structure. Given the short-term nature of this fixed-term position, there will be no requirement to be part of the 24/7 duty roster and participation will focus on completing the relevant training rather than being part of the active duty roster.

 
You could expect to work on:
•    Identifying and building relationships with community leaders, local boards and elected members to ensure active involvement in emergency readiness conversations
•    Embedding the adopted Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plans
•    Organising and facilitating workshops and engagement sessions with a variety of community stakeholders to gather valuable local insights
•    Attending community events and networking opportunities to promote and advocate for community and local emergency preparedness
•    Managing projects to support the development of the team’s programmes

You can view a copy of the postion description here

 
He kōrero mōu: About you

 
Delivering on challenging outcomes, excellent stakeholder engagement and a strong understanding of emergency management principles will feature in your skill set. 

 
As Senior Advisor you will bring an analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop innovative solutions. 

 
We are specifically looking for:
•    Knowledge of the Auckland region's geography, demographics, and cultural nuances, with an emphasis on integrating this knowledge into emergency plans
•    7+ years’ experience in emergency management, community engagement and/or disaster planning
•    Strong written and facilitation skills to plan and conduct workshops, facilitation discussions and stakeholder inputs for planning processes
•    Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with elected members and local board advisors
•    Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices in emergency management.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Midnight on Sunday 16th November 2025

Salary range: $102k - $115k depending on experience

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check.