Senior Education and Youth Advisor

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Auckland Emergency Management is seeking a Senior Education and Youth Advisor to design and deliver youth focused emergency readiness programs, build partnerships with early childhood centres, schools and youth groups, and co-design age appropriate resources. You’ll lead workshops, gather youth insights, and help Aucklanders become more prepared and resilient, with a 24/7 duty roster required for emergency response. Key attributes include strong written and facilitation skills, experience in community development or emergency management, and an understanding of Auckland’s diverse youth communities. A current NZ driver’s licence is needed and police vetting plus pre-employment drug and alcohol testing apply. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase youth engagement, measurable outcomes, and collaboration with schools and communities.

• Inspire and empower young people to be ready for emergencies
• Design and deliver impactful education and preparedness programmes
• Use youth engagement to help build a more resilient Tāmaki Makaurau

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Emergency Management has an opportunity for a Senior Education and Youth Advisor to join this committed and community-facing team. 

As a Senior Advisor, you’ll develop and deliver projects and programmes to encourage young people, schools and youth groups to become more prepared, confident and ready to respond in the next emergency. You’ll also manage outreach to early childhood centres, schools and tertiary institutions. 

You could expect to work on:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with early childhood centres, schools, youth organisations, and youth groups to champion hazard awareness and disaster preparedness
• Organising and leading workshops, seminars, and training sessions; gaining youth insights to shape the programme of work
• Tailoring and co-designing age-appropriate resources for young people and whānau

This role will be required to participate in Auckland Emergency Management’s 24/7 duty team roster and emergency response activations.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll have the ability to engage young people and their whānau. Your skills and experience will include familiarity with the 4 R’s (Reduction, Readiness, Response and Recovery), clear communication and community development practice. 

We’re looking for someone who can collaborate with trust and credibility. At times you might work in the context of uncertainty, drawing on your resilience and adaptability.

We are specifically looking for:

• Strong written and facilitation skills to plan and conduct workshops, training sessions and seminars
• Experience in community development, emergency management or a related field
• An understanding of Auckland’s diverse youth communities would be advantageous 

You’ll need to hold a current NZ driver’s licence, as you’ll be required to travel to various schools and communities.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Enable Auckland's young people to build the skills and confidence to navigate future emergencies. You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on community emergency readiness through meaningful programmes that reach thousands of young Aucklanders.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll also have access to a range of Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and other partnership discounts. 

A copy of the position description can be viewed HERE

Applications close Friday, 3rd July 2026

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. 

This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.