173 disaster management jobs in New Zealand

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Work with and for the community

Drive strategic waste solutions, community partnerships, and sustainability outcomes across the Tairāwhiti region - join us today!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed three days ago

Senior Emergency Management Advisor

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

at Matamata-Piako District Council

Work-life balance and flexibility

Coordinate emergency readiness and response activities
Build on your emergency management experience
Join a fast-paced and rewarding team environment

Coordinate emergency readiness and response activities
Build on your emergency management experience
Join a fast-paced and rewarding team environment

Develop your expertise in a dynamic role that helps keep Auckland communities safe

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Emergency Management Advisor

at Greater Wellington

This is a Full time job

Thorndon, Wellington

$79,220 - $118,830 incl. all benefits

Provide focused business-as-usual support to assist in the delivery of key plans
Use your skills in project management to proactively support the CDEM system
Prepare trusted governance materials to inform evidence-based decision making

Provide focused business-as-usual support to assist in the delivery of key plans
Use your skills in project management to proactively support the CDEM system
Prepare trusted governance materials to inform evidence-based decision making

Undertake high quality planning, reporting and project management to deliver key plans, and provide advice on local and regional emergency management

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Emergency Management Officer South Waikato

Expiring soon

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)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

LIM Officers

at Wellington City Council

This is a Full time job

Salary from $74,141 + 5 weeks annual leave

Prepare LIMs & property reports, analysing technical & regulatory information
Work with customers & teams to deliver, clear, accurate, timely information
Support a collaborative team, with occasional emergency management support

Prepare LIMs & property reports, analysing technical & regulatory information
Work with customers & teams to deliver, clear, accurate, timely information
Support a collaborative team, with occasional emergency management support

Join the Council as a LIM Officer. Permanent full-time opportunity.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Emergency Management Advisor - Community Resilience

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Make a difference everyday in your community
Join a collaborative and close-knit team
Impactful and meaningful work

Make a difference everyday in your community
Join a collaborative and close-knit team
Impactful and meaningful work

The Community Resilience Coordinator is an active member of the Council's Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) team

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Adviser Resilience and Recovery

at H2R Consulting

Expiring soon

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)

28d ago

Listed two days ago

Office Administrator

at Kea Aerospace

This is a Full time job

Burnside, Canterbury

$55,000 – $65,000 per year

Be trusted to run the office in the way that works best
Work at the heart of a small team building NZ's largest unmanned aircraft
A varied role spanning reception, admin, facilities, events, and team support

Be trusted to run the office in the way that works best
Work at the heart of a small team building NZ's largest unmanned aircraft
A varied role spanning reception, admin, facilities, events, and team support

Full-time Office Administrator at Kea Aerospace, a Christchurch aerospace R&D company. Be the welcoming face and operational heart of our team.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

2d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Emergency Management Officer

at Whakatane District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Make a difference in community
Organise our Emergency Operations Centre
Join a small, dedicated team doing meaningful and impactful work

Make a difference in community
Organise our Emergency Operations Centre
Join a small, dedicated team doing meaningful and impactful work

Help communities prepare for the unexpected and make a real difference when it matters most.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20h ago

Listed two days ago

Coordinator Health Monitoring Programme – Fixed Term – Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Be part of a unique project
Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
Salary $83,155 - $92,394 actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Be part of a unique project
Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
Salary $83,155 - $92,394 actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Use your proven experience as a Project Coordinator in a position making a real difference to our firefighters across New Zealand.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

IT Services Coordinator

at Greenlea Premier Meats

This is a Full time job

Broad, hands-on IT role with real variety
Strong employee benefits and family-owned culture
Opportunity to grow and make an impact

Broad, hands-on IT role with real variety
Strong employee benefits and family-owned culture
Opportunity to grow and make an impact

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on IT Services Coordinator, based in Hamilton, to provide support for Greenlea’s IT systems across multiple sites.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager ICT Projects – Fixed Term – Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
Salary range $141,145-$156,827, actual salary dependent on skills & experience

Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
Fixed term position until 30 June 2027
Salary range $141,145-$156,827, actual salary dependent on skills & experience

As a Senior Project Manager, you will help deliver change that supports better outcomes for our people.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Emergency Management Advisor - Clutha

at Otago Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Balclutha, Otago

Approx. $86,000 - $102,000

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you enjoy working with stakeholders and helping Clutha, be prepared, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Executive Assistant to Region Manager – Fixed Term – Wellington

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394, (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience

Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next
Salary range $83,155 - $92,394, (pro rata) dependent on skills and experience

Stay one step ahead of the Region Manager's needs while maintaining a high level of discretion and professionalism.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

20h ago

Listed one day ago

Emergency Management Advisor - Welfare

at Christchurch City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Impactful and meaningful work
Make a difference everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close - knit team

Impactful and meaningful work
Make a difference everyday
Enjoy a collaborative and close - knit team

Help make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Advisor, Emergency Management - Auckland

This is a Full time job

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)

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Business Service Coordinator – Part-Time, Fixed-Term – Queenstown

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown East, Otago

Part-time hours (9:00am – 3:00pm) Mon-Fri, Fixed-Term opportunity
Enjoy being part of a team whilst bringing in your own ideas?
Salary range: $59,674-$66,304, (pro rata) dependent on skills & experience

Part-time hours (9:00am – 3:00pm) Mon-Fri, Fixed-Term opportunity
Enjoy being part of a team whilst bringing in your own ideas?
Salary range: $59,674-$66,304, (pro rata) dependent on skills & experience

This Fixed-Term opportunity until 22 January 2027 provides a great platform for you to demonstrate your excellent administrative skills.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Operations Manager

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland

Lead the operations of a high-performing, growing, fire protection business where quality, safety, and pride in workmanship come first

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Operations Coordinator

at Government Communications Security Bureau

This is a Full time job

Work at the heart of New Zealand's cyber defence
Contribute to high-impact operations and counter nationwide cyber threats
Collaborate with senior leaders, government agencies and international partners

Work at the heart of New Zealand's cyber defence
Contribute to high-impact operations and counter nationwide cyber threats
Collaborate with senior leaders, government agencies and international partners

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the New Zealand government.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Advisor Community Readiness & Recovery – Fixed-Term – Otago

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Be a part of a diverse, collaborative & supportive team
Meaningful mahi that touches the lives of your community
Salary $119,576-$132,862 (pro rata) salary dependent on skills & experience

Be a part of a diverse, collaborative & supportive team
Meaningful mahi that touches the lives of your community
Salary $119,576-$132,862 (pro rata) salary dependent on skills & experience

Fixed Term (until 31 December 2026) | Dunedin or Queenstown preferred.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Advisor, Deployable Capabilities

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$108,018 - $117,951

Lead projects that strengthen NZ's emergency response capability
Support deployments, training, and systems for response teams
Work in a fast-paced role responding to national emergencies

Lead projects that strengthen NZ's emergency response capability
Support deployments, training, and systems for response teams
Work in a fast-paced role responding to national emergencies

Join NEMA and support the deployable capability that responds when it matters most.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Team Leader - Operational Readiness

at Environment Canterbury

This is a Full time job

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)

17d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Medical Case Manager

at Healix

This is a Full time job

at Department of Internal Affairs

This is a fantastic role for a Registered Nurse to continue their career in an office-based environment, where every day you will make a difference

subClassification: Medical SpecialistsMedical Specialists

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

NEMA - Senior Advisor, Infrastructure Resilience

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

$108,018 - $117,951

Senior advisor role supporting emergency response in a fast‑moving environment
Build strong partnerships to strengthen infrastructure resilience
Lead national planning and guidance for critical utilities & infrastructure

Senior advisor role supporting emergency response in a fast‑moving environment
Build strong partnerships to strengthen infrastructure resilience
Lead national planning and guidance for critical utilities & infrastructure

Strengthen infrastructure resilience by supporting lifeline utilities across risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Planning Specialist

at Christchurch International Airport

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive market salary plus benefits

Influence nationally significant infrastructure
Work across strategy, planning, regulation
Growth, impact, and strong benefits package

Influence nationally significant infrastructure
Work across strategy, planning, regulation
Growth, impact, and strong benefits package

Shape Christchurch Airport’s future as a Planning Specialist—navigate complex regulation, enable development, and protect critical infrastructure.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

National Co-ordinator

at YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$57,600 – $62,400 per year

The National Co‑ordinator is the backbone of YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand’s national operations.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

26d ago

Listed seven days ago

Emergency Management Advisor

at Hato Hone St John

This is a Full time job

Work strategically across teams to turn risk and response plans into readiness
Fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges
Work for the most trusted charity & support your local community

Work strategically across teams to turn risk and response plans into readiness
Fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges
Work for the most trusted charity & support your local community

Are you ready to shape how one of New Zealand’s most trusted emergency services prepares for the unexpected?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Operational Readiness Coordinator

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$87,955 – $93,128 per year

5 weeks leave + flexible working options
Great Culture + L&D opportunities
Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD

5 weeks leave + flexible working options
Great Culture + L&D opportunities
Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD

Deliver impactful emergency management training and lead readiness, response, and partnerships across the Waikato region.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Executive Assistant

at Greater Wellington

This is a Contract/Temp job