- Provide science informed advice and lead post-incident reviews and learning
- Integrate hazard assessments, modelling and risk frameworks into planning
- Lead development, review and delivery of the Canterbury CDEM Group plan
Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
- Environmental Regulation and Protection
- Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As a Hazard Risk and Resilience Planner with the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group, you will lead science-informed planning and strategic policy development to ensure decision-making is evidence-based and aligned with national direction. Your work will sit at the intersection of hazard science, public policy and operational emergency management. This role is pivotal in fostering strong partnerships, promoting best practice, and ensuring inclusive, coordinated approaches to emergency management.
This is a senior planning role focused on integrating hazard science, risk analysis and policy into the CDEM framework. You will support the wider CDEM group to understand and respond to complex and evolving hazards by translating science and evidence into effective plans, policies and programmes across the 4R’s: Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery.
You will be a key member of the Risk Reduction and Resilience team, reporting to the Team Leader - Risk Reduction and Resilience. You will also work closely with the Group Welfare Manager, Community Resilience Advisor, and Group Office Programme Manager.
This role requires participation in the Group Emergency Management Office Duty Officer roster on a 4 - 6 week cycle.
For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.
Mōu │ About You
You will be a senior planner who enjoys making sense of complex and uncertain information and translating it into advice, plans and policy settings that support effective decision-making across the CDEM system.
You are trusted for your analytical thinking, systems perspective and ability to work credibly with scientists, policy makers and operational leaders alike. You value collaboration, are confident operating in multi-agency environments, and understand the importance of evidence, context and partnership when dealing with risk and resilience.
You will be a confident and collaborative person with a strong background in emergency management, communications, and community engagement. If you value cultural inclusivity, understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and are committed to working alongside iwi and communities to create safer, more prepared futures then we would like to hear from you.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
We are looking for someone with:
- A tertiary qualification in hazard or environment science, planning, emergency management, geography, public policy or a related field.
- A strong understanding of natural hazards, risk and resilience concepts, and how scientific information informs public policy and planning within the CDEM system.
- Experience translating technical, scientific or analytical information into clear, practical advice, plans or policies for diverse audiences.
- Significant experience (5-7 years) working in a complex environment where hazards, risk, policy and/or emergency management systems intersect.
- The ability to fulfil a response role in the Canterbury CDEM Group Emergency Coordination Centre during an emergency
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury
Our mahi is underpinned by our values:
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Rachel Thornton on 021 319 288.
Applications close on Wednesday 20 May. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
