Senior Advisor, Strategic Recovery

6 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you interested in building a culture of resilience in New Zealand so that everyone can participate in and contribute to the nation's resilience to emergencies?
Want to be part of a talented, dynamic team working at the system level supporting communities through some of the most significant emergencies that impact New Zealand?
As we expand NEMA's recovery capacity we have an exciting opportunity for a recovery practitioner in the emergency management field to fulfil the role of Senior Advisor, Strategic 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. 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.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
In this role you will be responsible for supporting a small, passionate, highly influential and connected team to develop arrangements, guidance and doctrine at the national and regional levels to build recovery management arrangements and practice to support communities during and following emergencies.
The position sits within the Risk and Recovery Unit that 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 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.

Ko wai koe | About you

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

Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements
Able to manage without authority and ensure work gets completed effectively and on time
Flexibility of thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances
An ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure

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 $103,898 to $122, 223 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 14th September.

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