Senior Governance Specialist

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency (NZ) Full time

Role Overview

National Emergency Management Agency (NZ) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Governance Specialist to join our Policy Unit. In this role, you will provide strategic policy advice to government, the emergency management sector, and wider national security systems.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Helping shape the future of New Zealand's emergency management system.
  • Developing and implementing government policy.
  • Analyzing and coordinating second opinion advice on policy work impacting NEMA's roles.
  • Potentially responding to national emergency responses.

About Us

NEMA provides national leadership to New Zealand's distributed emergency management system. We value diversity, inclusion, and flexibility in the workplace. Our team strives to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day-to-day work, values, and practices.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience in governance and policy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in regulatory design and developing secondary legislation.
  • Ability to think strategically about issues using systems-thinking approaches.
  • Acts with an understanding of the Crown's obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic work environment, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.



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