Date: 9 Jan 2025
Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Emergency Management has a 14-month fixed term opportunity for a Business Operations Lead to join this passionate team. This role will report directly to the Head of Business & Welfare and work closely with the General Manager and Lead Team to ensure ongoing business continuity.

This role supports the various Auckland Emergency Management teams in their day-to-day operations. You will be a key player in the evolving Civil Defence Emergency Management priorities and strategic direction.

This role will be required to participate in the CDEM on-call and stand-by emergency response system and support emergency response during activation.

You could expect to work on:
• Lead the development of the departmental business continuity plan
• Direct administrative support to the General Manager; manage sensitive and important issues, resolving or escalating when required.
• Support staff communications business-as-usual networks to ensure smooth and effective messaging
• Ongoing staff induction support, building maintenance and financial management

He kōrero mōu: About you
You will likely have experience managing day-to-day business operations for a large and complex team. To be successful in this role you will have resilience and the ability to adapt to changing environments and at times high-pressure situations.

You will have the political and emergency acumen to work alongside senior management and our external stakeholders such as NEMA, Fire and Emergency and other lifelines.

We are specifically looking for:
• Ability to think proactively and resolve issues efficiently
• Tertiary degree or relevant experience in emergency management and/or business management/operational management would be preferred
• Experience working with our Coordinated Incident Management System would be preferred

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: 23 January 2025

Salary Range: 85-100k

You can find a copy of the position description HERE

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.