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Emergency Management Manager Group Controller



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Overview

Starting salary: $135,000 - $145,000 (negotiable) + relocation package + 5 weeks annual leave + insurance benefits and more...

When disaster strikes, Southland relies on strong leadership, calm decision-making, and community readiness.

This is your opportunity to step into a role that truly makes a difference - leading the region's emergency management capability across four councils to protect and prepare our communities for whatever nature brings.

At Environment Southland, you'll lead Emergency Management Southland (EMS) a shared service between Environment Southland, Invercargill City Council, Southland District Council, and Gore District Council.

Together, these councils form a united front across the 4Rs - reduction, readiness, response, and recovery - building a resilient region that understands and manages its hazards.

This is not a desk-bound role.

You'll be at the forefront of readiness and response, providing strategic leadership and operational direction through complex and high-pressure incidents.

Your calm, collected presence will be the steady hand that guides response teams, the media, and the public when uncertainty hits.

About You

You're a proven leader in emergency or incident management , experienced in managing people and operations in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

You're pragmatic, composed, and able to think clearly when the pressure is on.

Public speaking and engagement come naturally - you can communicate confidence and clarity whether addressing a community group or briefing a media outlet.

You'll bring:

  • Significant experience managing emergency response teams or operations, ideally within local government, emergency services, or similar sectors
  • Deep understanding of the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)
  • Strong relationship-building skills - from council executives to first responders and the community
  • Strategic foresight balanced with practical, on-the-ground decision-making
  • The ability to inspire trust, empower others, and lead through uncertainty

Why Join Us?

This is a shared leadership role across Southland's four councils a complex, challenging, and rewarding opportunity that offers real scope to shape how a region prepares for and responds to emergencies.

You'll have access to generous leave, relocation support, and a leadership culture that values innovation, wellbeing, and professional growth.

At Environment Southland, we're guided by our vision of a thriving Southland (Te taurikura o Murihiku) supporting safer, stronger communities that understand and manage their hazards.

If you're ready to steer the ship when it matters most - ensuring our teams, partners, and communities are prepared, informed, and resilient we want to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion connect with Victoria Williams on .

Apply now to lead Southland's emergency management future.

To apply for this job go to:

Applications close 23 November 2025

Location: Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Rotorua, Christchurch City, Environment Canterbury, South Canterbury ...

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