Principal Advisor, Intelligence

3 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Principal Advisor, Intelligence**
- 24 month fixed-term role based in Wellington_

Come join us and be the primary source of Intelligence leadership for NEMA.

**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 tū**ranga mahi | About this role

In this role you will:

- Be the primary source of Intelligence leadership for NEMA
- Lead the implementation of the Intelligence work programme, which will grow intelligence capacity, capability, and deliver quality processes for NCC, NCMC and the system
- Design the future work programme ready for a catastrophic event
- Be an Intelligence function manager in response and recovery

The position sits with National Operations Unit / Tari o Ngā Mahi ā-Motu. Their purpose is to lead the operational systems, arrangements, facilities and infrastructure of NEMA to be ready for and able to respond effectively to emergencies. National Operations is also responsible for maintaining and operating the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC), and its alternative site, for emergency responses.

As NEMA is an operational agency, there may be a requirement to respond to emergency activations 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.

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**
- System level thinker, with the ability to collate and analyse complex information, identify gaps, conceptualise and articulate clear outcomes.
- Advanced skills in presenting to a range of audiences, written and verbal; connects with audience, is positive and strengths based; strong networking ability.
- A team player, comfortable facilitating a collaborative work environment, while also knowing when to work autonomously and deliver on responsibilities.
- Flexibility of approach, strategic and operational thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances and complex environments and anticipate issues that warrant intervention.
- Customer and results orientated: driven to produce results and high-quality products; high standards, detail oriented, gets things done.
- Anticipates complex problems and watches for tell-tale indicators that warrant intervention, strong problem solving skills.
- Able to travel domestically when required.

**Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements**
- Understand the characteristics and selection of intelligence collection and information requirements processes and systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of intelligence collection assets (strengths and limitations) including geospatial and human intelligence.
- Relevant experience in a senior level role working in a collaborative, complex, fast changing and high-pressured environment.
- Experience working at both strategic and operational levels to deliver outputs, with an understanding of using intelligence to assess community impacts.
- Experience in persuading, influencing, and building and maintaining effective relationships.

**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 indicative salary range for this role is $144,291 - $161,266 in

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