Senior Advisor, Operational Readiness and Response

6 months ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

2 x Senior Advisor, Operational Readiness and Response
- Do you have expertise and experience in an operational environment?
- Looking for an opportunity to work at the centre of the emergency management system?
- Want a great role in a team leading New Zealand's arrangements to respond to its most significant emergencies?

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 the role
The roles sit with the National Operations Unit / Tari o Ngā Mahi ā-Motu which leads 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 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
- 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
- High level of judgement with the ability to make effective decisions in complex situations
- Able to manage without authority and ensure work gets completed effectively and on time
- Anticipates complex problems and watches for tell-tale indicators that warrant intervention
- Willingness to grow Māori capability and cultural confidence

Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements
- Significant experience working in an operational readiness or emergency response environment, ideally in an EOC, ECC, or NCC
- Experience in operational decision-making
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Emergency Management or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience
- Knowledge and understanding of natural hazards
- Experience in persuading, influencing, building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships
- An ability to think strategically about issues when developing operational advice
- An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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 $122,233 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

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