Senior Capability Advisor

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An Auckland Council twelve-month fixed term Senior Capability Advisor role within Auckland Emergency Management, to design and deliver recovery focused training, tools and resources for staff and partners, embedding recovery into exercises. You will shape the capability framework with a focus on recovery, and partner with agencies and communities to codesign training. The role requires emergency management experience, CIMS and CDEM Act knowledge, and comfort in pressure, multiagency settings; on-call duties may be required during emergencies. Tips for applying: tailor your CV to show practical learning programs, highlight cross‑agency collaboration, LMS and MS Office skills, provide concrete outcomes, apply early by 16 March 2026, salary 102k to 120k.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Join the Capability & Strategy team in Auckland Emergency Management to create training, tools and resources that strengthen the Auckland CDEM Group’s recovery capability. 

This 12month fixed term role will ensure our people, partners and volunteers have the skills to transition smoothly from response into effective, community centred recovery. 

You will: 

• Work with the new Recovery Team to design and deliver recovery focused programmes, courses, tools and resources for AEM staff, ACES support staff and partner agencies 
• Embed recovery into exercises and learning pathways so teams can confidently perform recovery roles in real events 
• Support the development and delivery of AEM’s capability framework and strategy, with a strong focus on recovery skills 
• Partner with agencies and communities to codesign training and share best practice 
• Participate in the AEM on call/standby system and perform recovery functions during emergencies when required 

View the position description here

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You bring strong experience in emergency management capability development, with a particular interest in strengthening recovery capability across organisations and partner agencies. 

You’re able to translate recovery principles, frameworks and lessons learned into practical, accessible learning programmes that build readiness across staff, volunteers, ACES personnel, partners and community groups.  

You’re comfortable working in complex, multiagency environments where effective recovery relies on collaboration, consistent training standards and strong support for others during high pressure events. 

Your background includes: 

• Designing and facilitating training, workshops or exercises that build recovery competencies 
• Experience in emergency management and recovery, including CIMS 
• Applying CDEM Act (2002) context and CIMS principles to capability development 
• Building partnerships across multiple agencies and organisations 
• Using LMS platforms and MS Office to develop and evaluate capability products 
• Working effectively in high pressure, virtual and cross functional environments 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute to a purpose-driven environment where diverse experiences are valued. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: Monday 16th March 2026

Salary range: $102k - $120k

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer. We serve the diverse communities of Tāmaki Makaurau and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, educational background, or religious beliefs. We also welcome applications from our Rainbow communities as well as disabled and neurodivergent people. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you require any support or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.