• Help empower communities to prepare for positive outcomes before, during and after emergencies
• Identify and communicate risks that could impact communities in an emergency
• Permanent full time positions

Assist in connecting and influencing New Zealand's responsive emergency management system.  We have a fantastic position available ideally Christchurch based.

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 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.

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.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisor vacancy sits within the Regional Partnerships Business Group. The Regional Partnerships Business Group facilitates, connects, and influences regional emergency management system partners and stakeholders in New Zealand enabling positive outcomes for communities before, during and after emergencies.

This role alongside other Regional Emergency Management Advisors in the Business Group are accountable for engagement with regional CDEM Groups on their statutory responsibility for delivering all aspects of CDEM to their communities, as well as with local authorities and other local stakeholders on their roles in this regard. This is provided through:

• Mentoring, coaching, influencing, and advice;
• Facilitating support towards the building and sustaining of capacity and capability;
• Connecting emergency management in the regions with national strategy, planning, standards, and guidelines;
• Identifying and communicating risk (that could impact communities in an emergency), and supporting connected solutions;
• Understanding of the dynamics and sensitivities of vulnerable communities
• Performing / supporting assurance processes; and
• Leading or participating in NEMA work programmes.

During response and recovery, Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisors provide timely information, guidance, support, and assurance locally and nationally.

Ko wai koe | About you

As a Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisor, you will bring the following attributes:

Huanga Whaiaro / Personal Attributes

• Ability to integrate and connect: Taking stakeholders on a journey towards common objectives;
• Apply political and cultural savvy: Ability to adjust and apply relationship management that is appropriate to the stakeholder in order to establish trust and confidence;
• Be an excellent communicator: Ability to communicate with authority and effectively at a high level, including advanced writing and presentations;
• Be a team player: Share and consult with colleagues and other NEMA staff in support of consistent and high quality advice and guidance; demonstrating empathy and compassion with stakeholders;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure: Ability to read the situation and offer pro-active and appropriate advice; maintaining personal resilience; and
• Ability to self-manage, self-initiate and self-start and finish.

Tohunga & Wheako /Skills & Experience

• Skills in working with people from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds;
• Experience and understanding of Te Ao Māori and in particular skills in engaging and partnering with Māori would be desirable.
• Experience in emergency management and/or hazard risk management.

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to a workforce that is committed to building the capability of the National Emergency Management System and strives to champion our communities.

NEMA has a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive to adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo. If you want to be part of an agency working to build resilience and growth to protect New Zealanders, we want to hear from you.

Having to connect with our regional stakeholders, you will be the holder of a full NZ car drivers' licence, and willing to travel on a regular basis. A vehicle with full private use will be made available to the successful candidate.

The salary range for these roles are $112,837 - $132,749K including employer Kiwisaver 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, and able to obtain a 'Secret' security classification.

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 download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact Ross Lienert on email Ross.Lienert@nema.govt.nz. 

Applications close 10 March 2022