The current moment in time represents a unique opportunity to join Auckland Council's Environmental, Policy and Strategy Department and help them to provide specialist expertise and leadership in the development of hazards management strategy, policy and guidelines for the future. Working within this vibrant and passionate department you will assist to maintain and improve hazard management across the region.

This key role will focus on minimizing the risks posed by natural hazards (including earthquakes, volcanism, tsunami, meteorological effects, fire and flooding) and hazardous substances on human health and the environment. In this role you will be recognised as Auckland Council's technical expert in the field of hazard management. You will provide specialist technical input into determining plans and complex resource consents, input into all council's strategy, policy and plans as well as hazard management policy advice to external clients, customers and ratepayers.

This is a challenging and technically stimulating role in a region known for its diverse natural landscape. We are seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate the following experiences and attributes:

• A tertiary qualification in environmental science, resource management, planning, engineering or other relevant field
• At least 7 to 12 years experience (or more) in a senior environmental strategy or policy development role
• Previous experience working within a local government or other complex organisational environment
• Demonstrable ability to integrate environmental research results and findings into the development of strategy and policy
• Strong project management, time management and organisational skills

This is a unique professional opportunity to become the expert in hazard management for the Auckland region. If you are highly passionate about the field of hazard management and you are committed to ensuring Auckland Council's hazard management strategies, policies and plans are the best in the world, we want to hear from you today.

To get further information about this role and to view a position description please visit www.360search.co.nz/auckland

Apply online at www.360search.co.nz/auckland

To find out more about this role email auckland@360search.co.nz and quote the reference ACPSH. To talk to a real person call Ben Young at 360 Search on +64 9 551 9 360. We expect to commence interviews in early June, 2011.

We invite enquiries and applications from candidates based outside of New Zealand. If you are based outside of New Zealand telephone or skype interviews will be offered in the first instance.