Vacancies
Current vacancies at the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) and in the Civil Defence and Emergency Management sector (CDEM).
MCDEM Vacancies
The National Security Policy Directorate (NSPD) in the National Security Group, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, provides policy leadership on cross-cutting national security, intelligence, risk and resilience matters. Portfolios include Security and Intelligence Policy, Cyber Policy. Civil Defence Emergency Management Policy and the National Risk Unit.
NSPD has developed a business model that focuses on building team capability and prioritising resources across the wider directorate to work on cross-cutting projects. This model is currently being embedded and offers a dynamic agile environment for our policy experts. Our Team Managers play a critical role in supporting this work through effective coaching and mentoring.
Team Managers ensure the delivery of excellent policy analysis and advice on national security policy matters, as well as thought leadership on policy issues. Each Team Manager has oversight of a portfolio - Security and Intelligence Policy, Cyber Policy, Civil Defence Emergency Management Policy, or Risk.
We are looking for an exceptional Team Manager to lead our Civil Defence Emergency Management Policy team and participate actively in the leadership of the wider Directorate.
Key responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction for the team
- Build the capability of the team to produce high quality advice and to enhance their knowledge, skills and behaviours across the policy project skills framework
- Partner with other policy experts to lead complex policy projects and programmes within the portfolio
- Support the operation of the National Security System during emergencies
- Provide leadership, advice and support directly to Ministers, ODESC, and ODESC boards on national security policy issues
What are we looking for?
- A strong people manager who has the proven ability to build cohesive and high performing teams
- A strategic leader, with the ability to influence and engage others within and outside the organisation
- Excellent communication skills - persuasive, collaborative and inspiring
- Conceptual and critical thinking
- Strong experience in a policy environment and knowledge of the workings of government
- Sound judgement, organisational and political nous, critical and lateral thinking
- An understanding of Emergency Management policy is highly desirable
Eligibility requirements: To be eligible for this position, you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.
You must also be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Applications close 5pm Monday 26 November 2018.
Other Vacancies
Canterbury District Health Board: What We're Here For
When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We're world leaders in the delivery of integrated health care, and we're always striving to Make It Better. From the carers on the front line working directly with patients and communities, to our talented support teams who enable that care. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region and we're all about putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Canterbury District Health Board: What Matters To Us
Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata
Putting people at the heart of all we do
For us to continue putting our communities at the centre of our health system, we're putting our own people at the centre of everything we do. Because health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility that all our people take for delivering outcomes, and that we go about our work with integrity in all we do.
What matters to us is doing the right thing, valuing everyone, and being and staying well ourselves so we can care for our community.
The Role: What This Opportunity's All About
We're looking for a passionate and driven Emergency Response Planner to join our Service Continuity team. Our team hold shared accountability for: supporting the process of developing and managing business continuity programs; building the capability of the Canterbury DHB to manage emergency response in a consistent and confident way; and ensuring appropriate linkages with both the emergency response and health sector exist and are maintained.
The Emergency Response Planner will be responsible for ensuring the Canterbury DHB is ready to provide a predictable, integrated and sustainable response to emergencies.
Specific tasks include:
- developing and maintaining health sector emergency plans to ensure the Canterbury DHB is capable of responding immediately and effectively to major incidents/emergencies in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health Operational Framework and regional responses
- monitoring the effectiveness of Canterbury DHB's emergency plans
- facilitating staff learning in the successful management of major internal/external emergencies and the CDHB facilities, incorporating the Coordinated Incident Management and Health Emergency Management systems
- maintaining the CDHB Emergency Coordination and operations Centre's for use in an Emergency
- supporting response teams during activation.
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- knowledge of the relevant NZ legislation relating to emergencies and disasters
- detailed knowledge of the Coordinated Incident Management System and Health Emergency Information System
- knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Health Operational Policy Framework
- understanding the key principles of effective risk management
- knowledge of Project Management methodologies
- well-developed interpersonal and communication skills for engaging and consulting with stakeholders
- a relevant tertiary education and/or professional certification
- ideally five or more years' experience in an Emergency Response position within a large scale, complex environment is desirable
- Emergo Senior Instructor qualification is highly desirable
- health sector experience is highly desirable.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in the Canterbury DHB Corporate Office in Christchurch.
Belonging Here: Becoming Part Of Our Story
Our people enjoy access to a fantastic benefits scheme, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
We hope you'll seriously consider joining us, but if this isn't a good fit for you, please share the opportunity with your personal networks and help us find our next rock star!
If this particular role isn't for you we do have other similar opportunities - please look on our careers page or give us a call to discuss.
Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Anna Canning, Recruitment Specialist, on anna.canning@cdhb.health.nz
Linkout: https://cdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Emergency-Response-Planner/Christchurch/14207(external link)
Closing date: 29th November 2018
Canterbury District Health Board: What We're Here For
When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We're world leaders in the delivery of integrated health care, and we're always striving to Make It Better. From the carers on the front line working directly with patients and communities, to our talented support teams who enable that care. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region and we're all about putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Canterbury District Health Board: What Matters To Us
Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata
Putting people at the heart of all we do
For us to continue putting our communities at the centre of our health system, we're putting our own people at the centre of everything we do. Because health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility that all our people take for delivering outcomes, and that we go about our work with integrity in all we do.
What matters to us is doing the right thing, valuing everyone, and being and staying well ourselves so we can care for our community.
The Role: What This Opportunity's All About
We're looking for two passionate and driven Business Continuity Planners to join our Service Continuity team. Our team hold shared accountability for: supporting the process of developing and managing business continuity programs; building the capability of the Canterbury DHB to manage emergency response in a consistent and confident way; and ensuring appropriate linkages with both the emergency response and health sector exist and are maintained.
The Business Continuity Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining and testing the Canterbury DHB's Business Continuity plans, enabling the business to manage potential disruptions to services.
Specific tasks include:
- Supporting and assisting in the development of the Business Continuity plan
- Planning, conducting, and de-briefing regular exercises to test the adequacy of plans and strategies
- Reviewing business continuity policy and plans to ensure compliance with CDHB policy and expectations
- Facilitating training and building awareness across the organisation
There are two full-time roles available, one permanent and one 12 month fixed-term. Please clearly state in your cover letter which role you are applying for.
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- a background in Business Continuity, preferably with five or more years' experience in a related role
- knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Health Operational Policy Framework
- understanding the key principles of effective risk management
- analytical and critical thinking skills
- well-developed interpersonal and communication skills for engaging and consulting with stakeholders
- a relevant tertiary education and/or professional certification
- knowledge of the relevant NZ legislation relating to emergency response
- detailed knowledge of the Coordinated Incident Management System and its practical application
- health sector experience is highly desirable.
Belonging Here: Becoming Part Of Our Story
Our people enjoy access to a fantastic benefits scheme, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
We hope you'll seriously consider joining us, but if this isn't a good fit for you, please share the opportunity with your personal networks and help us find our next rock star!
If this particular role isn't for you we do have other similar opportunities - please look on our careers page or give us a call to discuss.
Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Anna Canning, Recruitment Specialist, on anna.canning@cdhb.health.nz
Closing date: 29th November 2018
To list a role please email our communications team at emergency.management@dpmc.govt.nz