Performing the CIMS Recovery Function

Learn and apply core recovery concepts relevant to the early stages of recovery.

  • 2 days in-person

  • $1,400.00 excl. GST

UPCOMING COURSE

22 - 23 October 2026*
Wellington

*subject to minimum numbers

IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Have a group to train? Have specific training needs?
This course can be customised and delivered in-house.

What will I learn?

This course aims to build the knowledge and confidence of those entrusted with responsibility for recovery arrangements prior to and during the response to any emergency.

Topics include:

  1. The purpose of recovery and its role within CIMS.
  2. Assessing and managing the transition from response to recovery.
  3. Design and assessment of early recovery interventions across the four environments.
  4. Understand multiagency recovery coordination methods across the four environments.
  5. Design of inclusive and strengths-based engagement strategies to support community recovery.
  6. Assess personal and team wellbeing strategies in a recovery environment.

Assessment

Optional - under development.

Are there any prerequisites?

An understanding of CIMS. This can be either CIMS unit standards (or equivalent) or sufficient work experience to demonstrate this understanding.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who will operate as part of the recovery function within New Zealand’s Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) and take on the responsibilities for achieving effective outcomes for local community recovery.

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