CDEM/CIMS Modules · Aotearoa New Zealand

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ki te CIMS

9 interactive modules covering the full CIMS framework for marae and hapū — from foundations to scenario practice and sustained capability. Aligned to the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) 3rd edition (NEMA, 2019).

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Emergency Team MemberWelfare ManagerIwi / Māori Advisor
9 modules
01
He aha te CIMS?
02
Ngā Mahi
03
Ngā Taumata
04
Te Mahi Tahi
05
Te Takepū o te Ārai
06
Te Manaaki Tangata
07
Te Whakarite Ārai Mōrearea
08
Te Hautū i te Ārai
09
Te Whakapakari ā-Rohe
01

~15 minutes

He aha te CIMS?

What is CIMS, and why does it matter for our marae?

  • →Explain in plain language what CIMS is and why it exists
  • →Describe how a marae already performs CIMS-like functions
  • →Identify three key qualities of CIMS: modular, scalable, flexible
RM01RS01CM01
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02

~20 minutes

Ngā Mahi

The CIMS Functions

  • →Name the main CIMS functions: Control, Intelligence, Planning, Operations, Logistics, PIM, Welfare, Recovery
  • →Match each function to a familiar marae role
  • →Explain that one person can hold several functions in a small response
RS01LD01CM02
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03

~15–20 minutes

Ngā Taumata

Levels of Response & Working with Agencies

  • →Describe the four levels of CIMS response: Incident, Local, Regional, National
  • →Explain where a marae most often operates and who it connects to
  • →Explain why coordinating with the official response matters
RS01RS02RM01
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04

~20 minutes

Te Mahi Tahi

Scenario: Activating Our Marae

  • →Apply CIMS functions to a realistic marae flood scenario
  • →Prioritise actions using CIMS principles
  • →Connect marae response to the local EOC appropriately
RS01LD02CM01
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05

~20 minutes

Te Takepū o te Ārai

The Foundation of Emergency Management

  • →Explain the CIMS framework and its role in emergency management
  • →Identify how marae structures align with CIMS roles
  • →Describe the importance of Te Tiriti obligations in coordinated responses
RM01IM01RS01
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06

~20 minutes

Te Manaaki Tangata

CIMS Welfare in Marae Contexts

  • →Describe CIMS Welfare function and its application at marae
  • →Coordinate culturally safe welfare services within a CIMS structure
  • →Escalate welfare needs through official CIMS channels
RM02IP01CM02
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07

~20 minutes

Te Whakarite Ārai Mōrearea

CIMS Hazard Identification and Risk Reduction

  • →Apply CIMS risk management principles to your rohe
  • →Integrate mātauranga Māori into CIMS risk identification
  • →Communicate Māori-specific risk factors to an EOC via CIMS protocols
RS01RS02PL01
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08

~20 minutes

Te Hautū i te Ārai

Leadership and Communication in CIMS Response

  • →Lead response teams using CIMS principles
  • →Deliver clear public information and warnings within CIMS guidelines
  • →Support team wellbeing under operational stress within a CIMS structure
LD01LD02CM01
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09

~20 minutes

Te Whakapakari ā-Rohe

Building CIMS Capability for Marae and Hapū

  • →Develop a 90-day CIMS readiness plan for your hapū and iwi
  • →Manage and sustain volunteers for CIMS operations
  • →Connect to NEMA Takatū platform and your CDEM Group using CIMS protocols
CD01CD04RM03
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