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Lead Napier City Council’s community resilience efforts and make a real difference in how our city prepares for, responds to, and recovers from emergencies. This senior leadership role involves shaping the Community Resilience Strategy, managing a skilled team, and fostering strong partnerships across iwi, government, NGOs, and local communities. You will empower neighbourhoods and community organisations, embed resilience thinking across council services, and act as a trusted advisor on emerging risks and emergency planning. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, including multi-agency collaboration, programme delivery, and community engagement.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development and delivery of Napier’s Community Resilience Strategy and embed resilience thinking across council services
Provide expert advice to senior leadership, elected members, and external stakeholders on emerging risks, community resilience, and mitigation strategies
Lead community engagement initiatives to strengthen neighbourhood preparedness
Represent the Council on multi-agency forums, exercises, and emergency activations
Oversee resilience programmes, reporting, and project delivery
Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, social sciences, community development, or emergency management
9+ years in senior management, ideally in local government or emergency management
Strong knowledge of emergency planning frameworks, local authority responsibilities, and community development principles
Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills
Commitment to cultural competency and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Experience with multi-agency collaboration and community-led initiatives
What we offer:
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club