Vacancies

Senior Advisor, Operational Readiness & Response

Job Type: Secondment or Fixed-term 12 months

Location: Wellington

Applications Close: 5pm Tuesday 24th June

We're looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Advisor to join our Operational Readiness and Response team. In this role, you'll lead and support initiatives that build national readiness and response capability across NEMA and the wider emergency management sector.

You'll bring operational expertise, foster interagency collaboration, and help ensure Aotearoa is prepared for emergencies of national significance.

Key Skills/Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in Emergency Management or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in emergency operations (EOC, ECC, or NCC).
• Strong understanding of natural hazards and emergency response systems.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across agencies.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to Māori capability development.

Desirable:

• Experience developing response plans and doctrine.
• Familiarity with the CDEM Act, National CDEM Plan, and CIMS.
• Understanding of the machinery of government.

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Advisor, National Operations

Type: Permanent

Location: Wellington

Applications Close: 5pm 25^th June 2025

The purpose of the Advisor, National Operations is to:

•          Provide executive support to Manager National Operations

•          Provide coordination, administrative and secretariat support to the Emergency Services Leadership Board (ESLB)

•          Support National Operations by coordinating key activities and supporting internal reporting and communications.

•          Support National Operations’ activities as required

Key Requirements:

•          Demonstrated experience providing efficient and effective administration support.

•          Demonstrates they are a team player with experience working closely with senior leadership teams and other business units.

•          A high level of computer literacy in Microsoft packages, with the ability to adapt to new technologies.

•          Excellent secretarial and process management skills with experience in taking minutes or willingness to learn.

•          Experience drafting communications and an understanding of business reporting.

•          Experience in working with multiple internal and external stakeholders and negotiating and managing their variable needs to             support the Manager’s deliverables.

The indicative salary range for this role is $80,516 - $84,989 including Kiwisaver employer contributions.

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Senior Analyst, Assurance

Type: Permanent

Location: Wellington

Applications Close: 5pm 24^th June 2025

The focus for the role of Senior Analyst will be the development of simple and pragmatic assurance system tools and processes including; development and integration of standards, building of monitoring and evaluation tools, and the production of high quality reports to build trust and confidence in the wider emergency management system. The Senior Analyst, Assurance will apply their understanding of the challenges facing the emergency management sector, and in particular the Public Sector, to inform the development of a fit for purpose assurance system.

 Key Requirements:

• Experience using and developing analytical tools and employing quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform decision making.
• Proven experience in public sector business continuity planning processes. .
• Experienced in demonstrating strong analytical and product/service management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret key stakeholder needs and translate them to operational requirements.
• Experienced in generating evidence-based reports which meet the needs of the primary audience and promote continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in facilitating engagement workshops.
• Experience in persuading, influencing, and building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships.
• Sound technical acumen, including a strong working knowledge of relevant applications and highly developed written and verbal communication skills

The indicative salary range for this role is $109,621 - $119,701 including Kiwisaver employer contributions.

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Principal Advisor, Reviews and Inquiries

Type: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

Location: Wellington

Applications Close: 5pm Sunday 22^nd June

We're looking for a highly organised and politically savvy Principal Advisor to lead and coordinate NEMA's response to external reviews, public inquiries and other high-profile scrutiny processes.

You will be the key point of contact for coordinating NEMA's engagement with independent inquiries and external review bodies.  You'll provide expert advice and judgement to support senior leaders to ensure our responses are accurate, timely and aligned with our obligations.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in public policy, law, public management, or related field
• At least 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with or responding to external reviews, inquiries, or statutory processes
• Strong understanding of machinery of government and public accountability
• Strong judgement, political acumen, and risk awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines
• Experience facilitating collaboration across multiple stakeholders

The indicative salary range for this role is $147,686 - $161,266 including KiwiSaver employer contributions.

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Applications close: 11 June 2025

Location: Auckland

Type: Permanent full-time

Auckland Council’s Emergency Management team has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Capability Advisor to join this dedicated and passionate team. This role is based in the city centre with some flexibility to work from home or a Council hub.

Reporting to the Capability Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening how we prepare for and respond to emergencies. This role is pivotal in developing the skills, confidence, and operational readiness of Auckland Council staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.

As a Capability Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of training and capability-building initiatives, particularly for Auckland Council Emergency Support (ACES) staff and partner agencies. You’ll design and deliver programmes aligned with the Emergency Management Capability Framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and coordination across the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group.

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