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Applications close Sunday 22 May

Are you interested in providing emergency management related policy advice to government?
Want to be part of a talented, dynamic team?
Do you bring a level of critical thinking and a flexible approach to your everyday work?

This role would work on policy projects of medium to high complexity using evidence-based analysis.

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 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.

We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

In this role you will be working in a team of dedicated policy professionals where the work is varied, challenging, dynamic and complex.

As a Senior, this role leads and contributes to the development of multiple pieces of policy work, on a range of topics and defines policy in terms of appropriate principles and being aware of broader strategic issues and perspectives, resulting in the provision of robust policy advice. This work will involve the development of pieces of policy work of medium to high complexity, which may not include a clear problem definition or a well-defined scope. Gathering and synthesising information from different sources, identifying gaps in the information and using it as the foundation for producing accurate, evidence-based analysis is an important aspect.

Initiating, developing and maintaining a range of relevant, professional relationships and networks, with both internal and external stakeholders, that contribute to higher levels of effectiveness is key to the success of this role.

The environment is fast-paced and the role will require you to be comfortable working with change and ambiguity.

The Policy Unit / Wāhanga Kaupapahere is responsible for providing emergency management related policy advice to government, the CDEM sector, and the wider emergency management and national security systems. This includes stewardship of the CDEM framework, including a priority project to amend the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 to ensure it is fit for purpose. The Policy Unit also supports NEMA, its Regional Emergency Management Advisors and CDEM Groups.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

Experience using relevant policy frameworks and analytical tools to analyse issues and develop advice.
Ability to think strategically about issues when developing policy advice and to anticipate future trends and their implications for existing policy trajectories.
Acts with an understanding of the Crown's obligations under the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and applying Māori perspectives to policy advice
Skilled at proactively building and leveraging collaborative stakeholder relationships at a range of levels.
Ability to quickly adjust and adapt to changing conditions and still perform to the required standards.
A practical understanding of, and interest in, public sector systems and processes, including Machinery of Government and legislation.
A solid understanding of emergency management, national security, and/or risk management is desirable. An interest in the field and proven aptitude for fast learning is essential.

Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements

Ability to think strategically with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to adapt in quick changing circumstances
Ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure
Confident, reliable, resilient demeanour
Has high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability

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.

All NEMA roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.

DPMC and NEMA have adopted a Vaccination Policy which requires all candidates to have a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate, otherwise known as a My Vaccine Pass (CVC) in order to commence employment.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact Tamzin Linnell on email tamzin.linnell@nema.govt.nz

Applications close Monday 23 May 2022

Are you an experienced EA looking for a new challenge?
Like the idea of working in the emergency management sector?
Permanent, fixed term or secondment opportunity supporting one of our busy Senior Managers

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 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.

We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

In this busy role you will be responsible for managing the diary and secretariat support for the Manager, National Operations to enable them to fully meet the demands of their position including as National Controller. Other functions will include secretariat and administrative support to the wider National Operations unit to support enhanced engagement with stakeholders and team productivity.

The position sits within the National Operations business unit who are responsible for leading the operational systems, arrangements, facilities and infrastructure for NEMA. This is to ensure New Zealand's emergency management system is ready and able to respond effectively to civil defence emergencies.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

Extensive experience in diary and calendar management
Demonstrated experience in collating and summarising key information for presentations and meetings
Strong administrative and secretariat abilities
Ability to coordinate, organise and execute requirements for meetings
Ability to prepare and draft correspondence including email, reports and documents
Strong communication and relationship skills
Ability to adapt to new processes and work settings in emergency events

Key requirements:

Ability to think strategically with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to adapt in quick changing circumstances
Ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure
Confident, reliable, resilient demeanour
Has high standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability

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.

All NEMA roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.

DPMC and NEMA have adopted a Vaccination Policy which requires all candidates to have a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate, otherwise known as a My Vaccine Pass (CVC) in order to commence employment.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact Roger Ball on email roger.ball@nema.govt.nz

Applications close Monday 23 May 2022

Supporting the Chief Executive in all aspects of their role to enable them to fully meet the demands of their position.
Primary liaison between NEMA and the Minister's Office
Working strategically with all members of the Office of the Chief Executive
Permanent position, available immediately

Fantastic opportunity for someone to join us as an Executive Assistant to our Chief Executive and deliver in a varied and high-performance environment.

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 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.

We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The purpose of the Executive Assistant position is to provide the Chief Executive with dependable personal secretarial support and provide some wider administrative support to NEMA and the Minister's Office.

The Office of the Chief Executive / Te Tumu Whakahaere includes the Chief Executive, the Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, the Private Secretary, Chief Science Advisor and Principal Advisor and Coordinator to the Emergency Services Leadership Board.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

Excellent secretarial and process management skills
Ability to negotiate and manage the Chief Executive's deliverables
Influencing without authority and working to deadlines
A high level of integrity, and ability to create trusting relationships at all levels
Adaptable to the needs of the current environment

Key requirements:

Experience in working with multiple internal and external stakeholders including? senior leadership teams and community leaders
Open to change and a willingness to engage with new thinking and opportunities
A high level of computer literacy in Microsoft packages
Ability to anticipate and prioritise the workload and demands of the Chief Executive

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.

All NEMA roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.

DPMC and NEMA have adopted a Vaccination Policy which requires all candidates to have a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate, otherwise known as a My Vaccine Pass (CVC) in order to commence employment.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact, Executive Assistant Robyn Headland on email robyn.headland@nema.govt.nz

Reporting to the Manager, Planning this role has a focus on creating and delivering strategic plans, critical planning for regional and local hazards and risks, and building cross sector relationships through collaboration and networking.

Primarily you will develop, implement, monitor and report on key plans to enable the CDEM Group to deliver on its obligations under the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan.

The role of Advisor / Senior Advisor, Planning is challenging and varied with responsibilities that include:

Leading the development, scoping, and delivery of high quality strategic plans.
Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with internal and external contacts including but not limited to local authorities, emergency services, central government agencies, non-government organisations, Māori, and scientific community.
Maintaining critical situational awareness and leading the development of emergency plans before they are needed.
Representing EMBOP at the local, Regional, and National level.
Supporting a response during an emergency.

Ō pūmanawa / Your skills and experience

The skills and personal attributes we are looking for are:

Minimum of 5-6 years’ relevant technical experience in emergency management or related field such as project management, hazard and risk.
Demonstrated experience in relevant project and/or programme management.
Demonstrated critical thinking, project planning, delivery and monitoring, hazard/risk planning, and report writing experience.
High level of computer literacy (including word processing, presentations, spreadsheet and project management applications).
High level of oral and written communication skills.
Experience working positively and collaboratively within a team and building external working relationships.
Knowledge of the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Act 2002, National Disaster Resilience Strategy and the National CDEM Plan Order 2015 is desirable.

The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is established under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and the members of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group are: Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Kawerau District Council, Ōpōtiki District Council, Rotorua Lakes Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Whakatāne District Council.

The vison of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is: Toi Moana, Kia Haumaru, Kia Kaha, Mā Tātau Katoa. A safe, strong Bay of Plenty, together.

Emergency Management Bay of Plenty (EMBOP) serves to ensure the effective coordination of Civil Defence Emergency Management functions of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and work collaboratively to give effect to the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan 2018/2023.

We are a values-driven organisation, and we have a reputation for looking after our people. People like working for us because:

We’ll support you to grow and develop
We are flexible with the way you work
We have a competitive salary and leave package, including extra paid leave over Christmas/New Year
Employee benefits including discount card and life insurance and income protection policies.

Who you are is important to us. We welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and disabilities/ abilities. We want the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work.

Me pēhea te tuku tono / How to apply

Click APPLY NOW or contact Janelle Coradine, Manager Planning, Emergency Management Bay of Plenty on 0800 884 881 extension 8444 for a confidential discussion.

To access a copy of the Job Description please click on the link below or copy it into your web browser

http://www.bfound.net/Company/158-20223321083307.pdf

http://www.bfound.net/Company/158-20223321083308.pdf

Location: Central Auckland, NZ, 1010

Company: Auckland Council

Drive the strategic direction of Auckland Emergency Management
E rongoa nei i haumaru Tāmaki Makaurau (keeping Auckland safe)
Join one of the leading emergency management teams in Australasia, and significantly contribute to building a resilient Auckland

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Auckland Emergency Management team in a Principal Advisor Strategy and Planning role where you will ensure that resilience and sustainability are weaved through the fabric of all Civil Defence Emergency Management’s strategies, business and programme planning and management.

Supporting the General Manager and leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of the department aligning this to Auckland Council and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Strategies and global best practice. You will help ensure that our obligations under the CDEM Act are met to a high standard, with a focus on utilising your excellent project management and relationship building skills to lead the formal review of the Auckland Group Plan.

You’ll provide strategic relationship management for existing and new partnerships, working effectively across the multi-agency CDEM model, raising Auckland Emergency Management’s profile, and guiding the Coordinating Executive Group and CDEM Committee engagement as required.

The role reports through to the Head of Capability & Public Awareness, with a dotted line to the General Manager Auckland Emergency Management.

He kōrero mōu: About you

This is a great role for a senior professional with expertise in developing strategic frameworks, policies and plans.

You’ll have proven leadership experience and practice in delivering projects from initiation through to execution, establishing relationships and working with key stakeholders.

A proven ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and work with flexibility will be key.

Ideally you will also have experience with external and internal communications, delivering consistent messages across multiple channels, audiences and stakeholders.

The role also requires you to participate in Auckland Emergency Management’s on call and stand-by emergency response system and may be required to perform additional emergency response and recovery functions as necessary.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

This is one role where you can really make a difference to New Zealand's largest city to make our size work. You'll be part of a skilled, knowledgeable, and high-performing team and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

In addition to the employee benefits you will enjoy; this is a unique and significant opportunity to lead activities that capture the world’s best practice in emergency management and translate that practice into effective Auckland specific outcomes.

For a copy of the position description please click here

Applications close Tuesday, 17th May 2022

Please follow this link to apply