About the role: The role of the Emergency Management Advisor - Local Welfare Lead is to provide specialist Emergency Management welfare expertise and support to both Selwyn District Council and the wider Canterbury community. This is 24.5 hours per week; however, additional hours may be required. As the Emergency Management Advisor - Local Welfare Lead, the role is primarily required to: Set welfare priorities and coordinate the actions of welfare partners to ensure the district is adequately prepared to support communities in an emergency. Support, including some training of 30+ community volunteers. Maintain relationships with stakeholders and welfare agencies. Lead the coordination of welfare services to affected individuals, families, and communities in Selwyn District during an emergency. Work with the Community Resilience Coordinator to train and support Community Response Teams and support CDEM staff when required. Work collegially with other Territorial Authorities as part of the Canterbury CDEM Group. About you: Our ideal candidate will be flexible and a facilitator of excellent working relationships. You will have had previous experience in a Welfare organization as either a paid employee or a volunteer with some operational experience. You will also have: Excellent relationship management skills essential for working alongside all other emergency service and welfare agencies. The ability to self-manage and remain motivated. The flexibility to be deployed elsewhere in Canterbury or other parts of New Zealand should the need arise. A working knowledge of CIMS4 (Coordinated Incident Management System). The personal motivation to "get stuck in" and get the job done. What we can offer: Great work-life balance with flexibility. Career coaching and development. Life insurance. Wellbeing and volunteer leave. Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Two weeks paid Partners Leave. Sick leave from day one. Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension. Discounts with local and national businesses. About us: Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow. Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities, and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers, and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We value the safety of our community - this role requires a satisfactory safety check including police vetting and passing a drug and alcohol test. If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work, and play, join us today! We reserve the right to close this role early, so if you are keen to support Selwyn in this role, apply today. To apply for this job go to: & enter ref code: 6649511. Applications close 06 September 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr
