Disaster Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior Advisor - Risk, Assurance and Security

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Full time job

Central City Location
Partner with leaders to lift capability and influence decision-making
Play a key role in shaping how risk, assurance and resilience are embedded

Central City Location
Partner with leaders to lift capability and influence decision-making
Play a key role in shaping how risk, assurance and resilience are embedded

Influence how risk is understood and applied at ECan. A strategic role focused on partnership, capability and organisational impact.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Advisor, Health, Safety & Assurance

at Te Toi Mahana

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Join a supportive team doing meaningful mahi in the community
5 weeks annual leave
Permanent, full time, Wellington CBD

Join a supportive team doing meaningful mahi in the community
5 weeks annual leave
Permanent, full time, Wellington CBD

Lead our health, safety and assurance to strengthen wellbeing, compliance and resilience across a values‑led community housing organisation.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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Listed nine days ago

Fiji & Disaster Response – Programme Manager (Part-time; 25 hours per week)

at Habitat For Humanity New Zealand Limited

This is a Part time job

Ellerslie, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $85,000 pa (pro rata for part time hrs)

Join a team that is committed to making a difference
Capable and high performing team
Part-time; 25 hours per week

Join a team that is committed to making a difference
Capable and high performing team
Part-time; 25 hours per week

Manage HFHNZ's MFAT-funded Negotiated Partnership & Climate Finance for Community Resilience programming in Fiji & our Disaster Response projects.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Emergency Management Officer South Waikato

at Matamata-Piako District Council

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

$84,685 – $99,630 per year

Be part of real-time response during emergency events.
Partner with iwi, agencies & community to build resilience.
Plan, train & coordinate emergency response activities.

Be part of real-time response during emergency events.
Partner with iwi, agencies & community to build resilience.
Plan, train & coordinate emergency response activities.

Help South Waikato communities prepare for and respond to emergencies, building resilience and making a real difference when it matters most.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Adviser Resilience and Recovery

at H2R Consulting

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Embed effective Business Continuity plans and enterprise incident management practices across the organisation.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Business Services Coordinator – Wellington – Fixed term

at Fire and Emergency New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Do you want to work where your contribution is valued and appreciated?
Enjoy being part of a team whilst bringing in your own ideas?
Salary range $59,674 - $66,304, actual salary dependent on skills & experience

Do you want to work where your contribution is valued and appreciated?
Enjoy being part of a team whilst bringing in your own ideas?
Salary range $59,674 - $66,304, actual salary dependent on skills & experience

This is a full-time role (40phw) working Monday-Friday from our Oriental Parade office.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

12h ago

Listed one day ago

Safety & Resilience Advisor

at Chorus

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility to find work/life balance
Competitive benefits package
Be an integral part of H&S culture in Chorus

Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility to find work/life balance
Competitive benefits package
Be an integral part of H&S culture in Chorus

Lead Safety & Resilience across Chorus, driving culture, incident management, investigations, and operational capability.

subClassification: Occupational Health & SafetyOccupational Health & Safety

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Crisis and Incident Manager

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Base salary + 10% superannuation + bonus

Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of leading employee benefits
Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
5 days wellbeing leave on top of annual leave

Lead our enterprise-wide crisis and incident management capability and help ensure we’re always prepared - whatever comes our way.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

10d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Project Administrator

at EMERGENT

This is a Full time job

Manukau & East Auckland, Auckland

Located in Drury
Join a high performing team supporting critical infrastructure projects
Maternity cover for 6-9 months

Located in Drury
Join a high performing team supporting critical infrastructure projects
Maternity cover for 6-9 months

Organised, proactive, & detail driven Project Administrator - Support operations & thrive in a fast-paced environment offering variety & challenge.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

10h ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Advisor

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work-life balance and flexibility

Shape how Auckland prepares for and recovers from major emergencies
Purpose-driven work with real community impact and strong delivery focus
Build your profile across the Auckland council group, and the CDEM sector

Shape how Auckland prepares for and recovers from major emergencies
Purpose-driven work with real community impact and strong delivery focus
Build your profile across the Auckland council group, and the CDEM sector

Grow your leadership and recovery expertise in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven hours ago

Senior Advisor, Emergency Management - Auckland

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Emergency Management Advisor supporting district readiness, hospital response and coordination, ensuring compliant, effective systems and delivery.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

11h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Regional EM Advisor

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$127708 - $139451 p.a.

If you want to help empower communities to prepare for positive outcomes before, during and after emergencies, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Advisor - Risk, Assurance and Security

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Central City Location
Partner with leaders to lift capability and influence decision-making
Play a key role in shaping how risk, assurance and resilience are embedded

Central City Location
Partner with leaders to lift capability and influence decision-making
Play a key role in shaping how risk, assurance and resilience are embedded

Influence how risk is understood and applied at ECan. A strategic role focused on partnership, capability and organisational impact.

subClassification: Regional CouncilRegional Council

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Leader - Operational Readiness

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Life, and Income Protection Insurance

Use your experience in CDEM leadership
Lead and coordinate the activity of your operational team members
Provide sound emergency management advice internally and externally

Use your experience in CDEM leadership
Lead and coordinate the activity of your operational team members
Provide sound emergency management advice internally and externally

Bring your emergency management expertise to our Regional Civil Defence Emergency Management team

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

National Program Support Lead

at Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

An opportunity for a National Program Support Lead to support our Operations team.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

14d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

at Homehub Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Great Salary + Insurance Perks + Wellness Benefit

Great salary on offer + work vehicle
Hybrid working option
Insurance discounts for Home, Contents and Vehicle

Great salary on offer + work vehicle
Hybrid working option
Insurance discounts for Home, Contents and Vehicle

This unique role will require integrating health, safety, and environmental functions across AMI HomeHub, AMI RepairHub and AMI First Rescue.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed six hours ago

Network Response Specialist

at KiwiRail

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Act as primary coordinator for unplanned network disruptions and call outs
Contribute to development and future planning of a Network Response Team
Permanent, Wellington based

Act as primary coordinator for unplanned network disruptions and call outs
Contribute to development and future planning of a Network Response Team
Permanent, Wellington based

Bring your incident response skillset to this exciting role!

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6h ago

Listed ten days ago

Principal Advisor, Health and Safety

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$142890 - $193321 p.a.

Join us to help the people who help the country provide expert, advice and thought leadership on enterprise risk management and health and safety.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Build and maintain trusted relationships with our team
Manage and maintain customer-facing collateral and touchpoints
Make a real impact for Aucklanders

Build and maintain trusted relationships with our team
Manage and maintain customer-facing collateral and touchpoints
Make a real impact for Aucklanders

Connects project teams and communities through clear communication and engagement, ensuring stakeholder voices shape infrastructure delivery.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

NEMA - Senior Advisor, International Engagement

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Full time job

Wellington

$108,018 - $117,951

Lead strategic international engagement and cooperation on disaster readiness
Provide senior advice, briefings and coordination with global partners
Senior advisor role supporting international response and emergency deployments

Lead strategic international engagement and cooperation on disaster readiness
Provide senior advice, briefings and coordination with global partners
Senior advisor role supporting international response and emergency deployments

This is your chance to join the International Engagement team of NEMA, who coordinate NEMA's international relationships and engagements.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Operational Resilience and Recovery Specialist

at New Zealand Automobile Association Inc.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build and own operational resilience and recovery plans across the AA
Partner with teams to define realistic recovery strategies for critical systems
Flexible working based in our modern Wynyard Quarter office

Build and own operational resilience and recovery plans across the AA
Partner with teams to define realistic recovery strategies for critical systems
Flexible working based in our modern Wynyard Quarter office

Take ownership of resilience and recovery at AA, building practical plans that ensure critical services continue when our Members need us most.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Risk Coordinator

at salt

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

$40 - $50 p.h. + 8% holiday pay

Based in Newmarket
Monday - Friday, Full-time
$40+ per hour

Based in Newmarket
Monday - Friday, Full-time
$40+ per hour

Ensuring the business is ready for major events, coordinating improvements and processes across the business.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

22d ago

Listed seven days ago

NEMA - Senior Advisor, Hazard Risk Management

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$108,018 - $117,951

Apply hazard and risk science to national policy and emergency management
Build strong relationships across government, science and emergency management
Fixed-term Wellington role supporting hazard risk guidance & emergency readiness

Apply hazard and risk science to national policy and emergency management
Build strong relationships across government, science and emergency management
Fixed-term Wellington role supporting hazard risk guidance & emergency readiness

Join NEMA's Hazard Risk Management team applying risk science, clearly communicating insights, and building strong cross‑disciplinary partnerships.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Principal Advisor - Inquiry into Tauranga Landslides

at Department of Internal Affairs

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$129,510 - $161,167 p.a.

Use your exceptional critical thinking skills to support a high-profile Inquiry
Provide high-quality advice to support robust, evidence-based decision making
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Use your exceptional critical thinking skills to support a high-profile Inquiry
Provide high-quality advice to support robust, evidence-based decision making
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity through to late November 2026

Key senior role gathering and analysing a broad range of evidence to support the Inquiry

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Advisor, Health, Safety & Assurance

at Te Toi Mahana

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Join a supportive team doing meaningful mahi in the community
5 weeks annual leave
Permanent, full time, Wellington CBD

Join a supportive team doing meaningful mahi in the community
5 weeks annual leave
Permanent, full time, Wellington CBD

Lead our health, safety and assurance to strengthen wellbeing, compliance and resilience across a values‑led community housing organisation.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Controls Specialist

at Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

• Impactful Projects Across Aotearoa
• Work with a Trusted Crown-Owned Organisation
• Hybrid Flexibility & Collaborative Culture

• Impactful Projects Across Aotearoa
• Work with a Trusted Crown-Owned Organisation
• Hybrid Flexibility & Collaborative Culture

Drive project success by leading risk management, planning, and reporting as our Project Controls Specialist.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Principal Advisor Issues & Resolutions

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior leadership role shaping how DOC resets and governs its conservation regul
High trust role supporting Directors on strategy, governance, delivery and minis
Wellington CBD location

Senior public sector role shaping DOC's regulatory system-provide trusted advice, strong leadership and real influence at pace.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed six days ago