Team Leader Community Resilience

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Emergency Services Manager, you will lead Marlborough Emergency Management’s Community Resilience and fulfil the role of Group Welfare Manager. You will shape regional welfare and resilience arrangements, turn strategy into practical programmes, and build trusted partnerships with Te Tauihu iwi, government agencies, welfare providers and communities. During an emergency, you will take a senior role in the Emergency Coordination Centre (normally as Welfare Function Manager or Response Manager) helping ensure affected people and communities receive well-coordinated support.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience, including developing high-performing teams, and stakeholder relationships
At least five years' experience in emergency management, welfare coordination, community development or a similar environment
Strong knowledge of welfare services, community resilience, emergency management frameworks, strategy delivery and relevant legislation
Experience working collaboratively with iwi, community groups and partner agencies
A tertiary qualification in emergency management, community development, social sciences or a related field
The ability to remain calm, decisive and resilient in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Community Resilience team, setting clear priorities and building capability.
Lead Marlborough’s welfare planning, systems, partnerships and operational arrangements across reduction, readiness, response and recovery.
Drive delivery of the Community Resilience Strategy, including locally led preparedness initiatives and work with communities likely to be disproportionately affected by emergencies.
Chair the Welfare Coordination Group and maintain effective relationships with Te Tauihu iwi, government agencies, welfare providers, rural networks and community organisations.
Integrate welfare and community resilience into wider emergency planning, exercises and operational arrangements.
Provide trusted advice to managers, governance, Controllers and Recovery Managers, and take a senior leadership role during emergency activations.