Hazard Risk and Resilience Planner
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Location: Justice Precinct – Christchurch
Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Support the wider CDEM group in understanding and responding to complex, evolving hazards by translating science and evidence into effective plans, policies and programmes across the 4R’s: Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery.
* Participate in the Group Emergency Management Office Duty Officer roster on a 4‑6 week cycle.
Qualifications
* 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.
About You
You are 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. 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.
Values and Culture
* Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
* Pononga (integrity)
* Manaakitanga (people first)
* Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
* Māiatanga (can do)
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 welcome you with an open heart and mind.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
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