‘Project AF8 – Developing a coordinated response to an Alpine Fault rupture to assist and enhance community resilience across the South Island’

Project AF8 requires a highly skilled professional to assist with the development and delivery of the AF8 Intelligence & Insights workstream, working with the 6 South Island Emergency Management Groups, science partners, critical infrastructure groups and communities to build readiness and response planning for the next severe earthquake on the Alpine Fault, as we can’t predict earthquakes. This role will provide tangible suggestions, solutions and data to drive AF8 response planning, influencing and engaging with a wide range of people and organisations across the South Island

Sound like you? We are looking for someone with Highly developed written and oral communication skills and an ability to communicate with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including the communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You will need a relevant tertiary qualification and experience working with complex data from multiple sources to deliver clear and effective information products that enable informed decision-making.

It is likely that a magnitude 8 earthquake caused by a rupture of the Alpine Fault will happen in the lifetime of today’s population. The impact on the South Island and the national economy will be significant and it will take strategic thinking and a coordinated effort to plan for this event.

The project brings science and emergency management planning together to identify the consequences of a large Alpine Fault earthquake for all CDEM groups in the South Island and identify coordinated response actions.

The successful applicant will be employed by Environment Southland and will report through the AF8 Programme Manager of Emergency Management Southland.

We have a lifestyle that is second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first-class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on the support we give our team to ensure a good work‑life balance is a priority. With affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer, there is something for everyone!

Flexible Working:

This position can work remotely from EMS, but will require the employee to work in the South Island of New Zealand, have well-established and reliable internet capabilities, and have computer equipment to be capable of attending and contributing to zoom, teams or other virtual meeting software ensuring the

ability to remain in contact with EMS and have the ability to travel throughout NZ for project delivery and quarterly steering group meetings

Working Week:

37.5 hours per week

This is a Fixed Term role – ending 30 July 2023

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $71,910-$80,370.

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

Applications close Sunday 14 August 2022