• Identify and develop new initiatives that build resilience at a system level
• Provide thought leadership, guidance and advice
• 12 month fixed term position, location flexible

Keen to be part of an exciting growth phase within Emergency Management agency? Be the champion responsible for building resilience and exploring alternative solutions!

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

In this role you will be responsible for leading the identification of and managing the potential opportunities to grow the resilience of the Emergency Management system from readiness activities to testing the workforce operational viability of national response plans. Providing thought leadership and collaborative engagement across a wide spectrum to find people, relationships, processes and resource solutions reaching beyond our current Emergency Management (EM) stakeholders.

The position sits with the System Capability Unit that is responsible for leading the identification, design and implementation of strategies that will build the capability, capacity and resilience of the emergency management system across New Zealand. This includes the importance of exercises to test current state, apply lessons learnt and assure readiness.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in working strategically - applying critical thinking and making sound judgements
• Relevant experience in a similar senior level role working in a collaborative, complex, fast changing and high-pressured environment
• Ability to provide thought leadership and  high level advice
• Extensive influencing skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships that achieve results
• Innovative, with a proven ability to identify needs, conceive new ideas and their implementation
• Experience working with Central and/or Local Government
• Experience working with Maori
• Experience working with networks, business and/or community groups
• Experience in contract and project management
• Personal commitment to understanding and applying Te Tiritio o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori

Nga whakaritenga matua |Key requirements:

• Flexibility of approach/strategic thinking
• Solid communication skills with the ability to present to a range of audiences
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, persuade and anticipate complex problems
• Ability to adapt in quickly changing circumstances whilst delivering high quality work under pressure
• Confident, reliable, resilient demeanour
• Ability to work autonomously
• Results orientated delivering to a high standard
• Has high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability

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. 

The salary band for this position is $131,987 to $155,279 including Kiwisaver employer contributions.

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 submit your application or to download a position description. If you have any questions, please contact Gill Genet on email gill.genet@nema.govt.nz 

Applications close Friday 18 March 2022