Senior Advisor, Recovery

3 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Senior Advisor, Recovery**

**Fixed-term 24 months**

**Wellington-based role**

Join us to lead and support the development and implementation of the strategic national framework for recovery.

**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.

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 lead and support the development and implementation of the strategic national framework for recovery including national planning, monitoring arrangements, providing guidance, and capability development. You will also take the lead at the national level in representing NEMA's position in advancing recovery with stakeholders, especially at strategic levels

This position sits in the Risk and Recovery Unit / Te Wāhanga Mōrea me te Whakaora is responsible for leading the development of hazard risk management and recovery policy and practice, including the development of strategic national frameworks and best practice guidance. The unit also coordinates science and technical advice on hazard risk management, and coordinates central government recovery activities during and following emergencies.

As NEMA is an operational agency, there may be a requirement to respond to emergency activations in the Recovery Function, in the event of a national emergency response. This may include potentially long hours and challenging working conditions, e.g. an emergency could occur at any time of the day or night and may require working shifts and/or working weekends**.** NEMA provides thorough training prior to you being required to assist in a response. NEMA will do all in its power to support staff in meeting their work and family responsibilities during an emergency. The welfare and wellbeing of our staff is of upmost importance.

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Due to the nature of our role in Emergency Management, NEMA has a very dynamic work environment and as a small agency, staff are often required to pivot and change focus on their work at short notice. Attributes of adaptability, agility, resilience and curiosity are all required on a daily basis, in and out of times of emergency response.

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**Ko wai koe | About you**
- Agility, curiosity, adaptability and resilience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, has an ability to effectively present information to audiences at all levels
- Flexibility of approach/thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances
- Comfortable facilitating a collaborative work environment, with a constant eye on completing the objective and goals of the business unit
- An ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure
- Able to manage without authority and ensure work gets completed effectively and on time
- Willingness to grow Māori capability and cultural confidence

**Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements**
- A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience
- Understanding of recovery, emergency management or a related area's theory and practice
- Experience in persuading, influencing, building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships, particularly across government agencies
- Experience in the development of strategic frameworks, national guidance and advice

**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.

NEMA values staff health, safety and wellbeing, and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

The salary band for this position is $107,101 - $144,902 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.

**Me pehea te tono | How to apply**

Applications close 5pm Monday 4th November



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