About this role

• Develop, implement, and continually review and refine the management of operational information, including the information management strategy, policy and processes for activations to promote good practice and maintain compliance with statutory obligations.
• Ensure best practice is implemented with regards to the acquisition, management, and organisation of operational information, and facilitate access to information to maximise its exploitation and re-use as it relates to operational outputs.
• Provide advice and guidance to the organisation in respect of operational information handling, operational information lifecycle management and the interpretation of policy, and advise in the procurement/acquisition/design of information assets, systems and applications, their management through life and their decommissioning.

Be part of a leading government organisation in Emergency Management, bringing your expertise in information management to support Senior Leaders in its application to enhance operational outputs.

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.

NEMA recognises the continuing partnership Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti. 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 also be responsible for supporting the design, implementation and maintenance of information management practice for operational applications and systems. You will also need to apply your skills in aiding the development of the policies, governance, and procedures that will enable their use and enhance information management across the Emergency Management sector.

The position sits within the National Operations Business Unit. They are responsible for the operational systems, arrangements, facilities and infrastructure of NEMA and New Zealand's emergency management system.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated application of Information Governance and implementation of best practice and mandated standards.
• Ability to develop procedures for information handling that consider an organisation's risk management approach.
• Proven experience in supporting the design of applications or systems with information architecture considerations.
• Ability to easily understand the range and scope of core information assets and repositories and facilitates appropriate access to them.
• Confident in providing Information Management advice to stakeholders.
• Experience in identifying discrepancies or updates required in Information Management policy.

Key requirements:

• Support the development of the department's operational information governance strategy.
• Develop architectural plans which outline the structure and flow of information for new applications and systems.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes which may impact the department and amend information management practices as required.
• Provide advice on information management issues and promote best information management practice in operations.
• Ensure operational information management processes are kept up to date and reviewed regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose under the latest guidelines.
• Support the procurement of information technology systems and applications for activations.
• Ensure that people understand how to use new systems and apply information management principles, including developing training plans and manuals.

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.

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 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 Liam Scott on liam.scott@nema.govt.nz