• Want to make a real difference to the safety and security of New Zealanders?
• Keen to take your emergency management expertise to the next level, working with key response agencies and national projects?
• 18 month fixed term or secondment

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Advisor or Senior Advisor to join our Operational Readiness & Response team.   Lead initiatives to develop the response capability and capacity of NEMA and the emergency management sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership to New Zealand's distributed emergency management system. NEMA's primary focus is on the performance and capability of the emergency management system as a whole, across all hazards and all risks and the 4 Rs of risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery. We are going through an exciting phase of growth and there will be more opportunities with NEMA over the coming months.

NEMA values diversity and inclusion. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our communities. We value and respect the contributions of our people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives. We support flexible ways of working that bring out the best in you.

We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

You will play a pivotal role in providing subject matter expertise into the development, and improvement of national disaster response arrangements.  You will support communities of practice and champion response best-practice across NEMA and the emergency management sector. The role offers the opportunity to grow your professional standing and networks as you work alongside key national agencies and significant national projects. 

The position sits within the National Operations business unit who are responsible for leading the operational systems, arrangements, facilities and infrastructure for NEMA.  This is to ensure New Zealand's emergency management system is ready and able to respond effectively to civil defence emergencies. 

Ko wai koe | About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes -

• Strong relationship management skills
• A proven track record of working in an operational response setting
• Strive to implement best practice to ensure operational readiness across the emergency management sector.

Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements:

• A high level of knowledge and experience in operational response
• Considerable experience in applying CIMS (or equivalent response framework) in an operational response environment
• Proven ability to influence, build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
• An ability to interpret and implement recommendations from lessons management processes
• A high degree of resilience coupled with a responsive, proactive and pragmatic approach.

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. We welcome diversity, in all its forms and we believe it is a strength.

All NEMA roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged. 

Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.

DPMC and NEMA have adopted a Vaccination Policy which requires all candidates to have a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate, otherwise known as a My Vaccine Pass (CVC) in order to commence employment.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact John Appleby on john.appleby@nema.govt.nz

Applications close Thursday 10 March 2022