Thriving together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.

Are you known for your solid delivery of work in an ever changing environment?
Are you looking for work which makes a difference to people’s lives? 

Emergency Management Bay of Plenty is seeking a passionate and experienced Advisor to join our team.

Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Planning this role serves to deliver on the Bay of Plenty CDEM Group vision and is to provide support to the development, implementation and monitoring and reporting of the Bay of Plenty CDEM Group Plan, the Bay of Plenty CDEM Group Annual Plan and supporting CDEM Group Plans.

The role has two distinct modes of operation; a business-as-usual component that focuses on relationship management, collaboration and planning for different types of emergencies, and a response component, that operates in a high stress environment implementing previously rehearsed procedures and rapidly responding to the unfolding needs of an emergency.

As an Advisor, Planning you will also fulfil a role as a Duty Manager, on a roster system, to provide 24/7 situational awareness and acted for Bay of Plenty CDEM Group as initial contact in the case of an incident or potential incident.

Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy applying your technical planning and emergency management expertise to make a meaningful contribution to the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group. We are looking for someone with strong critical-thinking, planning, monitoring, and report-writing skills, particularly in the context of natural hazard management.

You will bring a reputation for delivering high-quality work, along with the proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. EMBOP operates in a highly dynamic environment, where our work can change direction quickly. Adaptability, agility, resilience, and curiosity are important attributes—both in day-to-day work and when transitioning in and out of emergency response. A recognised tertiary qualification relevant to emergency management is required, along with 3–4 years of experience in policy and/or planning, risk management, and/or hazard management.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.

We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people.  Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work.

You will be joining a diverse and supportive team of professional emergency managerment personnel.  Your contribution will play a vital role within our team in supporting our communities before, during and after emergencies, through the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Bay of Plenty CDEM services as set out in the Bay of Plenty CDEM Group Plan 2024/2029.  We actively contribute to the region’s response capability across all CDEM Emergency Centres, and you will have the opportunity to add your piece to this critical function.  

Highlights of working with us include:

• Varied and challenging work.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility with the way you work.
• A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives. 
• A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.
• One of the best office locations in the Bay of Plenty  
  

This role is located in Tauranga.

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact Paul Greenshields - Manager, Planning (EMBOP) on 027 302 6574 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/4jkhjpw7

NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. As this position is designated as being "safety sensitive", the successful candidate will be asked to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol check as part of the recruitment.

Applications close 11pm, Monday 6 April 2026 and will only be accepted online.