CDEM job profiles
The following roles and profiles are to provide guidance to CDEM Groups when appointing people to these key CDEM positions:

Public Information Manager
The Public Information Manager’s role is to coordinate all aspects of public information including media liaison, information centres, public enquiries and reception of VIP visitors in accordance with the National Civil Defence Plan (Part 7)

Public Information Manager Position Description (doc 60kB)
This document is available for download and amendment. It can be used by CDEM Groups when appointing new Public Information Managers.

Recovery Manager
The Group Recovery Manager’s role is to facilitate and coordinate the short/medium term recovery activities for the affected community/communities within the CDEM Group.

Recovery Manager Position Description (doc 60kB)
This document is available for download and amendment. It can be used by CDEM Groups when appointing new Recovery Managers.

Welfare Manager
The Welfare Manager’s role is to facilitate and co-ordinate the welfare activities associated with a local emergency; initially in the immediate response phase but also in the recovery phase with the disaster area.

Welfare Manager Position Description (doc 60kB)
This document is available for download and amendment. It can be used by CDEM Groups when appointing new Welfare Managers.

CDEM Groups are encouraged to modify these job profiles for their own use. The Ministry would welcome any feedback about:
1. How the job profiles were used
2. Suggestions for changes
All feedback can be e-mailed to: CDEMprovdev@dia.govt.nz