Capability Advisor | Auckland Emergency Management - 12 Months

• Help strengthen Auckland’s emergency readiness and response capability
• Design and deliver engaging training that builds real-world preparedness
• 12-month opportunity with flexible working and central Auckland location

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Emergency Management team has a 12 Month opportunity for a Capability Advisor to join this dedicated and passionate team. This role is based in the city centre with some flexibility to work from home or a Council hub.

Reporting to the Capability Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening how we prepare for and respond to emergencies. This role is pivotal in developing the skills, confidence, and operational readiness of Auckland Council staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.

As a Capability Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of training and capability-building initiatives, particularly for Auckland Council Emergency Support (ACES) staff and partner agencies. You’ll design and deliver programmes aligned with the Emergency Management Capability Framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and coordination across the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Facilitate or co-facilitate emergency management training as part of the ACES development programme
• Support the design and development of fit-for-purpose training resources, tools, and courses for CDEM Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) functions and agency partners working within the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) and across other AEM teams
• Contribute to inter-agency and community capability-building efforts across the Auckland CDEM Group

This role will be required to participate in the AEM on-call and stand-by emergency response system and perform emergency response and recovery functions, as necessary.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong background in designing and delivering training within complex, multi-agency environments. You’ll be an effective communicator with the interpersonal skills needed to work confidently across cross-functional and virtual teams. 

You’ll be adept at managing competing priorities while delivering on complex and challenging outcomes. Your ability to coordinate stakeholders across agencies, will be a valuable part of your contribution in this role.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Experience designing and facilitating training or workshops, with strong facilitation skills and a proven ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences
• 3+ years’ experience in emergency management or related fields such as recovery, infrastructure, or community work
• A working understanding of the principles of the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) would be advantageous
• Proficiency in the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is an opportunity to make a real difference for the people and communities of Auckland while developing your career in emergency management.

You’ll join a supportive and experienced team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. 

You can find a copy of the position description HERE. 

Please note this is a secondment/fixed term opportunity until June 2027.

Applications close Sunday, 7th June 2026

Our employer's Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and, in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing.

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.