Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisors X 2

2 x positions available - 1 in Wellington and 1 in Auckland
- Help empower communities to prepare for positive outcomes before, during and after emergencies
- Identify and communicate risks that could impact communities in an emergency
- Permanent full time positions. 1 x Wellington 1 x Auckland

Assist in connecting and influencing New Zealand's responsive emergency management system. We have fantastic Auckland-based and Wellington-based positions available.
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. We are going through an exciting phase of growth and there will be more opportunities with NEMA over the coming months.
NEMA recognises the continuing partnership Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.
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.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisor vacancy sits within the Regional Partnerships Business Group. The Regional Partnerships Business Group facilitates, connects, and influences regional emergency management system partners and stakeholders in New Zealand enabling positive outcomes for communities before, during and after emergencies.
This role alongside other Regional Emergency Management Advisors in the Business Group are accountable for engagement with regional CDEM Groups on their statutory responsibility for delivering all aspects of CDEM to their communities, as well as with local authorities and other local stakeholders on their roles in this regard. This is provided through:

- Mentoring, coaching, influencing, and advice;
- Facilitating support towards the building and sustaining of capacity and capability;
- Connecting emergency management in the regions with national strategy, planning, standards, and guidelines;
- Identifying and communicating risk (that could impact communities in an emergency), and supporting connected solutions;
- Understanding of the dynamics and sensitivities of vulnerable communities
- Performing / supporting assurance processes; and
- Leading or participating in NEMA work programmes.

Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisors will be deployed to a part of New Zealand in response to any emergency events and will play a big role in providing timely information, guidance, support, and assurance locally and nationally.
Ko wai koe | About you
As a Senior Regional Emergency Management Advisor, you will bring the following attributes:
Huanga Whaiaro / Personal Attributes
- Ability to integrate and connect: Taking stakeholders on a journey towards common objectives;
- Be an excellent communicator: Ability to communicate with authority and effectively at a high level, including advanced writing and presentations;
- Be a team player: Share and consult with colleagues and other NEMA staff in support of consistent and high quality advice and guidance; demonstrating empathy and compassion with stakeholders;
- Ability to stay calm under pressure: Ability to read the situation and offer pro-active and appropriate advice; maintaining personal resilience; and
- Ability to self-manage, self-initiate and self-start and finish
- Flexibility to be deployed during emergency responses

Tohunga & Wheako /Skills & Experience
- Skills in working with people from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds;
- Experience and understanding of Te Ao Māori and in particular skills in engaging and partnering with Māori would be desirable.
- Experience in emergency management and/or hazard risk management.

Ta matou e tuku | What we offer
NEMA has a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive to adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo. If you want to be part of an agency working to build resilience and growth to protect New Zealanders, we want to hear from you.
The salary range for these roles are $114,529 - $134,740 including employer Kiwisaver 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, and able to obtain a 'Secret' security classification.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply
Applications close at 5pm Sunday 30th April.