Senior Lifeline Utility Resilience Advisor

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Senior Lifeline Utility Resilience Advisor at Auckland Council offers a high impact cross-agency role for engineers and resilience specialists to strengthen lifeline utilities against natural hazards and climate risks. In the Natural Hazards team you will lead the Auckland Lifelines Group, support the Lifeline Utility Coordinator function in emergencies, and advise across the council on resilience. You will coordinate programmes, facilitate workshops with utilities and government partners, and translate hazard data into practical guidance for decision makers. Preferred qualifications include engineering or emergency management, plus strong cross-sector leadership and stakeholder skills; applicants with partial fits are welcome. Apply by 17 August 2026 and tailor your CV to show measurable outcomes and cross-agency collaboration.

• Great role for engineers, resilience, emergency management or natural hazards specialists
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave
• Salary will be $120,000 to $135,000 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution 

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Auckland has a significant opportunity to strengthen resilience across our lifeline utility networks in response to growing natural hazard risks, climate change impacts and increasing infrastructure interdependencies. By working collaboratively, we can enhance our ability to withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptive events while supporting safer and more resilient communities. 

We are seeking a Senior Lifeline Utility Resilience Advisor to join Auckland Council's Natural Hazards team. You will provide specialist advice on lifeline utility resilience, infrastructure interdependencies and natural hazard risks. Your mahi will help the council, Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), and essential infrastructure providers make informed decisions that strengthen resilience across the region. 

This role includes three key elements: 

• ensuring the Auckland Lifelines Group (ALG) is effectively building resilience for lifeline utilities
• ensuring AEM has an effective Lifeline Utility Coordinator function in emergency events
• providing advice about lifeline resilience across the council

You can expect to work on: 

• leading the coordination of the ALG and delivering a diverse programme of resilience initiatives, projects and partnerships that improve our understanding of the vulnerability from natural hazard across Auckland's critical infrastructure sectors
• collaborating and facilitating workshops with lifeline utilities, AEM and government stakeholders on resilience building initiatives
• translating technical hazard and resilience information into practical guidance for decision-makers
• engaging and training lifeline utility coordinators, developing procedures and protocols for emergency response and responding in emergency situations 

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You are an experienced resilience, infrastructure or emergency management professional who enjoys working across organisations to bring people together, continuously improving and achieving shared outcomes. 

In addition, we will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements: 

• relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Emergency Management, Infrastructure and Asset Management, or a related field
• extensive experience leading programmes and projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-sector collaboration
• strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships 
• knowledge of lifeline utility resilience, infrastructure interdependencies and emergency management arrangements 

We still encourage you to apply if you have some but not all these requirements. 

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 1.8 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.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Applications close: Monday, 17 August 2026
 

Find a copy of the position description HERE
 

This role has a remuneration range of $120,000-$135,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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