Our team

Paul is focused on improving the resilience of communities in the Dunedin area. He works with groups in the city and outlying areas, helping them build their communities' capacity to cope with emergencies. 

The role that Karen undertakes provides a combination of Emergency Management Officer and Business Support Service.  This is to ensure that information and operation systems are functional and that data is kept current to assist an efficient and effective response capability along with actively participating in incident and emergency responses for the Civil Defence Emergency Management Operations.

Ewen is a member of the Otago Civil Defence & Emergency Management Team in the role of Emergency Management Officer in the Waitaki District.  Ewen’s day to day role is to support the development of resilient communities in the Waitaki District and to assist the Regional Manager in moving the Emergency Management Group’s planning and activities to a higher level of integration and consistency for the long term benefit of all the Communities of Otago.

Ewen’s primary focus is to:

• To assist in leading emergency management preparedness and planning within the Waitaki District.
• To contribute to regional activity and development in support of a resilient Otago.
• To build and maintain strong relationships with key individuals, partner organisations and communities in order to achieve a high level of community resilience to adverse events and fulfil Emergency Management objectives.
• To ensure operational readiness and effectiveness for any Civil Defence incident or emergency.
• To recruit and train sufficient personnel to be able to respond effectively and efficiently to an emergency, including community volunteers.
• To support key committees and groups within the community as required.
• Support key regionally focused committees.
• To maintain the local Emergency Operations Centre facilities, resources and plans for optimum functionality in an event.

Ewen is based in Waitaki District Council buildings in Oamaru, however he works together with the five Districts of Otago to further strengthen Emergency Management Otago.

As Group Welfare Manager Tony supports Emergency Management Otago to build resilience by coordinating and supporting the delivery of welfare services by local authorities to communities within Otago.

The key purpose of the Group Welfare Manager role is to:

•   Lead welfare coordination for Emergency Management Otago

•   Provide direction and support in welfare planning

•   Manage the Welfare function in the Emergency Management Centre (ECC) during response to an emergency

•   Continue leading and coordinating the delivery of welfare services in recovery.

•   The role of the Group Welfare Manager is integral to achieving the objectives of the Emergency Management Otago Group Plan

Tony is based in the Otago Regional Council offices in Dunedin but he regularly supports each of the five Districts of Otago.

Glenn is a member of the Otago Civil Defence & Emergency Management Team in the role of Emergency Management Officer for the Dunedin District.  Glenn’s day to day role is to support the development of resilient communities in the Dunedin District and to assist the Regional Team in moving the Emergency Management Group’s planning and activities to a higher level of integration and consistency for the long term benefit of all the communities of Otago. 

Glenn’s primary focus is to:

• To assist in leading local emergency management preparedness and planning
• To contribute to regional activity and development in support of a resilient Otago.
• To build and maintain strong relationships with key individuals, partner organisations and communities in order to achieve a high level of community resilience to adverse events and fulfil Emergency Management objectives.
• To ensure operational readiness and effectiveness for any Civil Defence incident or emergency.
• To support key committees and groups within the community as required.
• To support key regionally focused committees.
• To maintain the local Emergency Operations Centre facilities, resources and plans for optimum functionality in an event.
• To establish and maintain a team of key operations centre staff trained for various roles within the Emergency Operations Centre.
• Facilitate training of personnel from response agencies with a role in Civil Defence Emergency Management.
• Develop and test operational procedures, plans and protocols.
• Review and maintain information on hazards within the city.

Glenn is based in the Dunedin City Emergency Operations Centre but also supports each of the other districts of Otago, particularly in the area of training and capability development.

Brendon is a member of the Otago Civil Defence & Emergency Management Team in the role of Emergency Management Officer for the Clutha District.  Brendon day to day role is to support the development of resilient communities in the Clutha District and to assist the Regional Team in moving the Emergency Management Group’s planning and activities to a higher level of integration and consistency for the long term benefit of all the communities of Otago. 

Brendon primary focus is to:

• To assist in leading local emergency management preparedness and planning
• To contribute to regional activity and development in support of a resilient Otago.
• To build and maintain strong relationships with key individuals, partner organisations and communities in order to achieve a high level of community resilience to adverse events and fulfil Emergency Management objectives.
• To ensure operational readiness and effectiveness for any Civil Defence incident or emergency.
• To support key committees and groups within the community as required.
• To support key regionally focused committees.
• To maintain the local Emergency Operations Centre facilities, resources and plans for optimum functionality in an event.
• To establish and maintain a team of key operations centre staff trained for various roles within the Emergency Operations Centre.
• Facilitate training of personnel from response agencies with a role in Civil Defence Emergency Management.
• Develop and test operational procedures, plans and protocols.

 Brendon is based in the Clutha District area but also supports each of the other districts of Otago, particularly in capability development and response planning in the rural communities.

As the Training and Capability Advisor for the Group, Phil is responsible for the continual development, management, coordination, and delivery of professional regional training to enhance the skills and abilities of Local and Regional Council staff. Phil also acts at Response Manager within the regional Emergency Coordination Centre during and following any Civil Defence event or emergency.