Vacancies

Applications close Monday 15^th March 5pm 2021.

2 years fixed term/ Secondment

• Want to make a real difference to the safety and security of New Zealanders?
• Champion needs based learning and build relationships across emergency management and training providers  
• Work in a supportive and collegiate environment using your expertise in adult education

An exciting opportunity has become available within our System Capability Unit for a Senior Advisor Regional Training to join our team on a 2-year Fixed term/Secondment basis. We are seeking an experienced professional who will have oversight to help us manage, support and advise on our external training fund to work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify needs and ensure recipients receive access to quality and fit-for-purpose training.

This role will be highly collaborative; you will need the confidence and proven ability to develop and manage relationships at all levels and be comfortable with creating new connections with external bodies and key stakeholders. You will demonstrate the ability to work at pace and to deliver smart solutions to complex problems and provide credible and pragmatic advice. Your extensive background within an adult education sector/ learning will ensure your success in delivering outcomes to the highest standards.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Previous proven experience in conducting needs analysis, monitoring, evaluating and analysis of information
• The ability to prioritise and actively manage multiple work streams/ projects within tight time constraints
• Comprehensive knowledge and relevant qualification within the adult education/learning sector or discipline
• Ability to work flexibly, perform under pressure and drive under an environment of change
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with an ability to facilitate and support discussions
• A conceptual thinker who can investigate business problems and provide continuous improvement and initiatives through process
• A strong aptitude to be able to influence, build and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
• Possess excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• A high degree of resilience coupled with a responsive proactive and pragmatic approach.

Find the full job listing and apply for this role on the Central Agencies Jobs website.

Applications close Monday 15^th March 5pm 2021.

• Want to make a real difference to the safety and security of New Zealanders?
• Ready to challenge the status quo and provide key insights into developing new ways of working?
• Develop methodologies for system and process improvements and promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Advisor, Lessons Management to join our Exercises, Evaluation and Lessons Management team. As a key member of our team you will play a pivotal role in leading the design, development and implementation of our lessons management framework to help us evaluate our performance, identify lessons and embed continuous improvement practices. 

Our ideal candidate will be highly collaborative with strong relationship management skills, have a proven track record in implementing continuous improvement processes and strive to provide a value-add service to ensure our systems and processes across the National Security System are robust and of an exceptional standard. .

Key requirements of the role include;

• A passion for continuous improvement with strong planning and task prioritisation skills
• A conceptual thinker who can investigate business problems and provide continuous improvement and initiatives through process
• Significant experience in monitoring quality of practices in relation to a framework to identify risk and issues
• A strong aptitude to be able to influence, build and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
• Proven ability to analyse information, problem solve and champion change
• A high level of written and verbal communication with a focus on exemplary report writing
• Expertise of New Zealand emergency management frameworks and systems
• Strong project management experience with a proven ability to deliver
• Sound technical acumen, with regards to IT and communication systems
• Possess excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• A high degree of resilience coupled with a responsive proactive and pragmatic approach.

Find the full listing and apply for this role on the Central Agencies Jobs website. 

Applications close Monday 15^th March 5pm 2021.

6 months fixed term/ Secondment

• Want to make a real difference to the safety and security of New Zealanders?
• Ready to challenge the status quo and provide key insights into developing new ways of working?
• Develop methodologies for system and process improvements and promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Advisor to join our Exercises, Evaluation and Lessons Management team. As a key member of our team you will play a pivotal role in helping to review, design, test, and build a best practise continuous improvement framework to ensure our systems and processes are fit for purpose.

Key Requirements of the role include:

• A strong aptitude to be able to influence, build and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong to written and verbal communications skills
• Sound technical acumen, with regards to IT and communication systems
• Strong project management experience with a proven ability to deliver
• Proven ability to analyse information, problem solve and champion change
• Experience in creating quality frameworks and providing actionable insights
• Expertise of New Zealand emergency management frameworks and systems
• Understanding and experience of Government processes
• Possess excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• A high degree of resilience coupled with a responsive proactive and pragmatic approach.

Find the full job listing and apply for this role on the Central Agencies Jobs website. 

Applications close Tuesday 16 March 2021.

6 month fixed term / Secondment

• Love data and analytics?
• Create and communicate data insights that drive continuous improvement
• Develop your analytical skills in a highly engaged team and make a difference!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Data Analyst to join a newly established team which provides assurance that continuous improvement is embedded across the agency.

The Data Analyst will primarily be responsible for the design, extraction and support of data and reporting across the implementation process of our framework and systems. As a disciplined thinker you will help create meaningful insights and reports while identifying gaps in data and processes to help aid business decisions.

Key Requirements of the role include:

• An analytical mind and inclination for problem solving and challenging the status quo
• The analysis and reporting of accurate statistics and trends
• Experience performing complex analysis on both structured and unstructured data
• Be "system savvy" with the ability to make connections and utilise data to tell the story
• Ability to present data in a way that supports informative decision making and insights
• Experience in analysing and communicating insights to a variety of audiences
• Strong attention to detail with a pragmatic and solutions focused approach
• Sound technical acumen, with regards to IT and communication systems.

Find the full job listing and apply for this role on the Central Agencies Jobs website. 

Applications close 18 March 2021.

Fixed term/ Secondment - June 2022

• Are you interested in planning for some of the most significant events that could impact on New Zealand communities?
• Want to be part of a talented, dynamic team working at the system level of planning for emergencies?
• Do you bring a level of critical thinking and a flexible approach to your everyday work?

Due to continued growth within our Analysis and Planning business unit, we now have four fixed-term regional Advisor/ Senior advisor planning roles to come join a small but passionate team.

These roles will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of the strategic national emergency management planning framework, whilst leading NEMA's regional planning support to the Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups, for four key projects;

• AF8 Earthquake,
• Hikurangi Earthquake & Tsunami;
• Wellington National Initial Response Plan implementation (including the review of the Parliamentary Relocation Plan); and
• Taranaki Volcanic Planning.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Experience in New Zealand emergency management frameworks, systems and processes
• Assist with developing and embedding fit for purpose framework, processes and documentation to support and minimise risk around project planning and business continuity reporting
• Work closely with the business to provide regular insights into opportunities, risks, drivers to ensure continuous improvement and best practice in decision making
• Build capability via planning with our business to be able to manage major disruptions and hazards
• Preparation and delivery of timely, appropriate and effective communications
• Research, develop and maintain policies, procedures and processes to support risk management and business continuity practice.
• Core experience in internal and external (including cross-agency) stakeholder management

What you will need to succeed:

• Be motivated to a challenge, bring a positive, flexible approach to work with a strong "can-do" attitude
• Be confident to apply your skills & knowledge across a breadth of disciplines
• Ability to collaborate and take a lead role in building relationships with external stakeholders and partners
• Providing high quality advice and analysis and being able to lead complex projects
• Be results focused, able to deliver under pressure and maintain focus on the big picture
• Hold accountability for owning and driving your own workload and delivering to a high standard
• Significant senior experience within emergency management planning and project management
• Experience developing and implementing effective strategies and plans

What will you get out of it?

We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to a workforce that is committed to building the capability of the National Emergency Management System and strives to champion our communities.

We offer 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.

Find the full job listing and apply for this role on the Central Agencies Jobs website.

Applications close 15 March 2021.

• Fixed term contract - 18 months
• Newly created role

About NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership to Aotearoa New Zealand's distributed emergency management system.

The primary function of NEMA is to support and enable communities to manage emergencies and keep Aotearoa New Zealand resilient, safe and secure.
  
About the role
Working within the System Capability Unit / Wāhanga Pūmanawa Pūnaha, the purpose of the Project Coordinator position is to provide efficient and effective coordination, advice, administration and reporting support to the System Capability activities and projects.
  
This is a rapidly growing area which means the successful candidate will be working across a broad range of multiple projects.
  
Some of your duties may include the following:

Project Support

• You will be responsible for working with and supporting a team of 15 - 20 people on keeping project plans, timelines, deliverables, and budgets on track.
• Dealing with programme and project paperwork and other relevant documents to make sure that they are filed and management in their internal iManage documentation system.
• You will be supporting the team using agile-type project methodology.

  Administration Support

• Organising meetings and proactively contribute to these meetings.
• Secretariat support for group meetings and other key interagency/advisory group meetings.
• Programme and project correspondence preparation, including memos, meeting minutes and emails.
• General administration support including travel bookings, organising meetings, taking minutes and other administration support.

This role is an 18-month fixed term contract and requires the successful candidate to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
  
Who are we looking for?
  
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Previous experience in supporting senior managers and providing support to projects and programme activities.
• Excellent coordination, administration, reviewing, reporting and process development skills.
• Experience in using agile-type project methodology is desirable, but not essential.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite products.

To Apply

If you feel like this could be the role for you, then please apply today online with your CV and cover letter. If you would like any further information, please contact Louise on louised@momentum.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

Find the full job listing on the Central Agencies Jobs website. 

Applications close Tuesday 16 March 2021.

• Fixed-term/Secondment till June 2022
• Do you have an accounting background with a customer focused approach to your work?
• Are you ready to challenge the status quo and provide key insights into developing new ways of working?
• Location open to Wellington and Auckland

Reporting to the Team Leader Financial Assurance we have a fantastic opportunity for an advisor to join our Regional Partnership Unit. You will play an integral role in contributing to the collation, review and evaluation of claims for government financial assistance related to emergencies, advising and responding to enquiries from local bodies, and to help process applications for a range of projects and initiatives. You will provide support to develop, implement and maintain strong systems and internal controls.

Key Requirements of the role include:

• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and consistency regarding claims management surrounding the decision-making process
• Strong business acumen with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with managers and staff
• Be customer centric by building positive relationships with stakeholders and being responsive to claim outcomes
• Ensure compliance and risk are actively minimised ensuing investigation of any disputes or issues regarding fund allocation
• Possess excellent communication skills, initiative and attention to details
• Highly organised time management skills to pro-actively manage claim responses
• Strong analytical reporting experience ensuring data integrity of information presented
• Be confident to apply your skills and knowledge across the team
• Be able to provide accurate, timely analysis and insights to support decision making
• Bring a pragmatic, positive and flexible approach to your work with a strong "can do" attitude

What will you get out of it?

We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to how we improve and build the capability of the National Emergency Management system. We offer 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.

Find the full job listing and apply for this role on the Central Agencies Jobs website. 

Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday 28 February 2021.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has a vacancy available for a full time permanent Community Resilience Advisor with a focus on Emergency Management, reporting to the Operations Manager.

The successful applicant will be tasked with creating an environment that is empowered, connected and prepared for emergency management in the Western Bay of Plenty District.

If you are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers, a can do attitude, and preferably have:

• Experience in community engagement

• Proficiency in emergency management

• Skills building and maintaining strong relationships with businesses and stakeholders

• The ability to develop, implement, and build on existing programs/ strategies that strengthen community resilience outcomes

• Project management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get on well with others

…we would like to hear from you.

For further information please call Mary Forrest or Kim Rahiri in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council Human Resources team, 07 571 8008.

Applications close 3 March 2021 

The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group has a vacancy for a Community Resilience Advisor. This is a full-time position based in our office at the Justice and Emergency Services Precinct in Christchurch.  

The role involves assisting communities in Canterbury to understand the hazards and risks they face, and how they can be better prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating and supporting public education initiatives, ensuring that effective public communication is provided to our communities during emergencies, and supporting initiatives to enhance community resilience across the region. You should have experience in developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of agencies, including local authorities and iwi.  

Applicants should have a good knowledge of emergency management, preferably with a tertiary qualification, and should have experience in community engagement. You will need a full New Zealand driver’s licence and will need to be willing to undergo police vetting. You will be required to be rostered on call 24/7 for one week approximately every six weeks and there will be occasions when you will need to travel for work.

Find the full job description and apply for this role on the Environment Canterbury website