Vacancies

Applications close: 09 July 2025

Location: Auckland

Type: Permanent full-time

Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) department has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Principal Communications Advisor to join our passionate and dedicated team. This role is based in the city centre and will be vital during an emergency response.

You’ll work alongside the Principal Strategy & Implementation Advisor to shape and deliver a communications programme that helps Aucklanders understand how to plan for, prepare, and respond to emergencies.

You’ll also be part of the response team that stands up to support and inform Aucklanders when disaster strikes.

This role also supports the department’s leadership team by providing high-level communications advice on a wide range of topics, from political engagement to reputational and media issues. You’ll work alongside Auckland Council’s Communications and Marketing department to ensure consistency of messaging and a strong public profile for AEM’s work across Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Applications close: 11 June 2025

Location: Auckland

Type: Permanent full-time

Auckland Council’s Emergency Management team has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Capability Advisor to join this dedicated and passionate team. This role is based in the city centre with some flexibility to work from home or a Council hub.

Reporting to the Capability Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening how we prepare for and respond to emergencies. This role is pivotal in developing the skills, confidence, and operational readiness of Auckland Council staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.

As a Capability Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of training and capability-building initiatives, particularly for Auckland Council Emergency Support (ACES) staff and partner agencies. You’ll design and deliver programmes aligned with the Emergency Management Capability Framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and coordination across the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group.

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