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New Zealand

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Lead and manage the operational systems used by central and local government, emergency services, health and primary industry sectors. The role involves supporting executive leadership to ensure government priorities are met, planning and implementing strategy to align agency work-programmes and leadership of multiple teams to maintain system effectiveness. Other responsibilities include the management and maintenance of national facilities and equipment, alternate communications, geospatial capability and duty system processes.

Auckland

Develop, maintain and deliver the strategic vision of the Auckland CDEM Group, provision of specialist emergency management planning advice to relevant stakeholders, including the public and ensuring the operational readiness of Auckland’s Emergency Coordination Centre. Key responsibilities included team leadership, coordination of hazard research and disaster risk reduction initiatives; monitoring, evaluation and reporting of CDEM work plans; the development of strong national and international partnerships; design and implementation of emergency plans based on GIS analysis, facilitating workshops, training sessions and exercises; management operational tools and resources; managing governance groups and providing guidance on Auckland CDEM's strategic direction and National documents.Other roles included Manager, Emergency Coordination Centre, Senior Advisor Hazards and Planning, Planning and Intelligece Advisor

Alexandra

Build community resilience through increasing preparedness and operational response capabilities. This involved developing and maintaining emergency plans and procedures; delivering effective public education, business continuity and volunteer training programmes; establishing strong relationships with elected members and key stakeholders; monitoring hazards; and providing a 24/7 'on-call' capacity.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

A full-time position created in response to the February earthquake and established to monitor the health and safety of emergency personnel. The role included accessing the CBD red zone, liaising with engineers, civil defence, police, military and government officials and supervising emergency operations and business recovery efforts. The role also involved assessing risk, monitoring public and staff well-being and providing advice to people affected by the disaster.

Christchurch

Volunteer roles that included attending regular meetings, participating in training and exercises and responding to emergencies including the September 2010 and February 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

Master Of Science (Msc) With Honours, Hazard And Disaster Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Geology

Unit Standards Awarded In The Following Areas

Civil Defence, Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management, Compliance and Law Enforcement, Core Generic (Stress Management).