Senior Operational Policy Specialist
3 days ago
About Us
New Zealand Government's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership to the country's emergency management system. Our primary focus is on the performance and capability of the system as a whole, across all hazards and risks. We value diversity and inclusion, and we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our communities.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Senior Operational Policy Specialist to join our Policy Unit, which provides emergency management-related policy advice to government, the emergency management sector, and wider national security system. The successful candidate will have experience in scoping and leading operational policy projects, developing operational policy advice, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Scoping and leading operational policy projects using relevant policy frameworks and analytical tools
- Developing operational policy advice using systems-thinking approaches
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build and leverage relationships
- Providing day-to-day operational policy advice to the Minister, NEMA Executive, and operational teams
- Analysing and coordinating second opinion advice on policy work impacting NEMA's operational roles
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in scoping and leading operational policy projects
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Ability to think strategically and use systems-thinking approaches
- Existing understanding of emergency management, national security, and/or risk management (desirable)
What We Offer
We offer a working environment where excellence is recognised and staff are encouraged to develop their talents and potential. We welcome diversity and believe it is a strength. NEMA values adaptability, agility, resilience, and curiosity, and we strive to actively build te Ao Maori perspectives and capability into our day-to-day work, values, and practices.
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