Local Advisory Committees: Chatham Islands at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Reflecting the diversity of community voices

E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
Reflecting the diversity of community voices

This historic whakataukī reminds us that it takes a multitude of voices to create harmony

About;

Local Advisory Committees (LACs) are appointed by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board and provide independent advice about what their communities value, their needs, and the risks they face, both now and in the future. Learn more about the committees already established.

By understanding the issues each community is facing, we can better support them to reduce risk, prepare for, respond to, and recover well from emergencies.

Each LAC has a Chair and Deputy Chair and typically has between 5 to 9 members. Appointments are for up to three years, with the possibility of reappointment.

Are you someone who​:

• Is from the island, well connected and can communicate with a broad range of interest groups​?
• Has a good understanding of local risks and issues and has a desire to make our communities safe​?
• Has governance experience and can think strategically and pragmatically about local risks and issues​?
• Is known for your integrity in your local community​?
• Is highly collaborative and inclusive of different views​?

What is expected​ of committee members

• Attend all committee meetings (remotely if needed), undertake the required preparation, and actively participate in committee discussions fully, frankly and constructively ​
• Actively develop and maintain community relationships so you can continue to represent the needs and risks of those communities​
• Input into planning and reporting, providing a voice into how Fire and Emergency New Zealand can make a difference​
• Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity and adhere to Fire and Emergency New Zealand policies and guidelines​

Benefits​ for committee members

• Being able to make a tangible difference to your community by helping shape plans to reduce impacts of emergencies on your community​
• Personal connections with the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board, District management, members of your committee and committees across Aotearoa New Zealand​
• Gain experience in governance ​

If this sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application. To apply for an LAC in your area, apply now.

Applications* are open from 10 March 2025 – 24 March 2025 and we will be interviewing in mid April.

*The application requires a written response to questions and a CV. If you would like support or for someone to write your response based on verbal responses, please let us know to arrange a time.

If you have any questions, please contact us at LACApply@fireandemergency.nz