Advisor / Senior Advisor, Infrastructure Resilience

10 hours ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealalnd Government Full time

My careerFixed term 12 monthsWellington-based roleThe 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 Maori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We strive to actively build te Ao Maori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.Role OverviewIn this role you will be:Contributing to small external facing team that coordinates efforts to increase resilience in the lifelines and critical infrastructure sectors.Working closely with regional CDEM Lifelines groups to improve regional infrastructure resilience.Working on the Lifelines function when the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is activated.Responsibilities will depend on the candidate and whether recruited at the Advisor or Senior Advisor level.This position sits in the Planning and Sector Partnerships Unit.
The unit is 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.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 utmost 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.About YouWe are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:Agility, curiosity, adaptability and resilienceGreat networker and influencer with high level collaboration and relationship management skills.An ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-starter, able to work independently and contribute to unit strategyAn ability to manoeuvre through complex organisational and political situationsAn ability to operate effectively in a high stress environment and deliver high quality work output under pressureThe discretion and tact to handle confidential and private informationA tertiary qualification in emergency management or related discipline OR an equivalent body of knowledge and experience.Experience or skills working in multi-stakeholder coordination roles.Excellent soft skills in networking and leading groups.Experience in developing and implementing operational plansKnowledge, understanding and ability to interpret, develop and apply national policiesExperience in the development of strategic frameworks, national guidance and adviceExcellent communication skills, with an ability to review Cabinet papers, present/brief to various audiences, write useful guidance/advice and explain complex topics clearly.Ability to identify system improvements and seek opportunities to address these.What We OfferWe 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 Advisor: $80,516 - $102,882 and Senior Advisor: $107,101 - $144,902 including Kiwisaver employer contributions.Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.How to ApplyPlease select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply.
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We do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies or 3rd parties.Applications close 5pm Sunday 26th January 2025
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