Vacancies

Current vacancies at the National Emergency Management Agency and in the Civil Defence and Emergency Management sector (CDEM).

National Emergency Management Agency vacancies

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 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.

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.

This page will be updated with information on new roles and opportunities to work at the NEMA.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 13 December

The Principal Advisor, COVID-19 role sits within the National Operations team of NEMA in Wellington. This team are responsible for leading the operational systems, facilities and infrastructure required to respond effectively to emergencies within New Zealand.

What makes this position unique and exciting is that you'll be leading NEMA's engagement with national agencies and groups in relation to COVID-19 response and recovery.
You'll also be responsible for translating national COVID-19 direction to Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups and represent CDEM Group interests with regards to COVID-19 at the national level.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use thought leadership principles and approaches in relation to NEMA's role within the COVID-19 response.

Read the full job description and apply for the role on the Central Agencies Jobs website

CDEM sector vacancies

To list a role please email our communications team at emergency.management@nema.govt.nz

Vacancies

National Emergency Management Agency vacancies

Principal Advisor, COVID-19 (18 Months Fixed Term)

CDEM sector vacancies