Senior Advisor, em Pacific Drm

**Senior Advisor, Pacific Disaster Risk Management Programme (Technical Input)**

**Type**: 24 month (fixed term or secondment)

**Location**:Wellington-based only

**Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role**

In this role you will be supporting capacity and capability enhancement in targeted Pacific National Disaster Management Offices (NDMO), communities and government agencies in emergency management planning and preparedness. You will work alongside the NDMOs to deliver emergency management technical advice and peer-to-peer support against agreed work programmes.

NEMA are committed to New Zealand providing an effective and timely response to disasters globally and in the Pacific, and to improved levels of resilience and enhanced capability for risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery from disasters in the Pacific. This is carried out through the Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Programme, funded by MFAT and managed by the International Engagement Team of NEMA through a Memorandum of Understanding.

**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.**

**Ko wai koe | About you**

- Resilience, agility and curiosity
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Experience working in Pacific contexts, with an understanding of cultural and operational dynamics, including demonstrated understanding of Pacific geopolitics.
- Experience designing and implementing emergency management systems, processes, and plans, preferably in the Pacific or other developing countries.
- Strong communication and influencing skills

**Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements**

- Flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused with sound judgement and political awareness to make effective decisions in complex situations.
- Experience and knowledge in emergency management including policy, planning, and CIMS.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders.
- Has high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability.
- Willing and able to travel internationally.
- Willing and able to support response on short notice including after hours and weekends.

**Ko wai matou | 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 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.

**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.

NEMA values staff health, safety and wellbeing, and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

Indicative base salary range is $108,018 - $117,951. NEMA offers a variety of benefits including Departmental leave, Wellbeing allowances, Vison Care allowances and more.

**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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Applications close 5pm 11 January 2026