Advisor, Infrastructure Resilience

4 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you interested in improving resilience of New Zealand's Critical Infrastructure and help reduce impacts of disruptions on our communities and economy?
- Want to be part of a talented, dynamic team working at the system level of planning for emergencies?
- Do you bring a level of critical thinking and a flexible approach to your everyday work?

You will support in maintaining and evaluating strategic national CDEM planning framework, supporting doctrine and guidance for lifeline utilities/critical infrastructure with a strong focus on supporting and advocating for risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery practices in the infrastructure sector; including supporting regional planning and capability and capacity building.
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.
As part of working within NEMA, there may be a requirement to respond to emergency activations in the event of a national emergency response. This may involve responding to events outside of normal working hours if an emergency response of national significance occurs.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The position sits within the Planning and Sector Partnerships Unit responsible for developing and maintaining New Zealand's national emergency management planning framework and partnering with social and infrastructure sectors to build resilience across the 4 Rs of risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery in support of communities.
This role will be highly collaborative, and you will need the confidence and proven ability to develop and manage relationships with lifeline utilities, infrastructure providers, researchers and government agencies and be comfortable with creating new connections with required sectors.
You will demonstrate the ability to work at pace and to deliver smart solutions to complex problems and provide credible and pragmatic advice in line with legislation, doctrine and best practice.
Ko wai koe | About you
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high level collaboration and relationship management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and comfortable with ambiguity
- An ability to operate effectively in a high stress environment and deliver high quality work output under pressure
- The discretion and tact to handle confidential and private information
- Applies the highest standards of personal conduct, honesty and integrity
- Willingness to grow Māori capability and cultural confidence

Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of emergency management systems, processes and planning
- Experience in developing and implementing functional and operational plans
- Understanding of lifeline utilities/critical infrastructure sectors in a CDEM context.
- Project management experience, using project management methodologies to create the expected outcomes, plan systematically and identify risk

Desirable
- A tertiary qualification in emergency management or related discipline OR an equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
- Understanding of the National Security System model and the national framework for emergency management
- Knowledge of business continuity and / or hazard risk management
- Knowledge of the CDEM Act 2002, the National CDEM Plan, Guide, and supporting plans
- Knowledge of the machinery of government.

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 $77,000 to $85,000 per annum 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.
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