Vacancies
Current vacancies at the National Emergency Management Agency and in the Civil Defence and Emergency Management sector (CDEM).
National Emergency Management Agency vacancies
Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 11 October 2020.
Analysis and Planning are continuing to grow as a business unit with the recently established Social and Community Resilience team and Planning team.
As a business unit they are responsible for the research and development of CDEM concepts. The unit coordinates science and technical advice and the application of research, emergency management planning, the development and maintenance of the strategic framework, guidance and doctrine, recovery management and international engagement. It also has responsibility to manage relationships with partner Departments and agencies at the national level.
The Advisor / Senior Advisor, Planning position is accountable for developing, maintaining and evaluating the strategic national emergency management planning framework and supporting doctrine and hazard-specific emergency management planning and guidance with a range of stakeholders. The role is required to lead and guide specific projects and programmes, including those related to strategic and hazard specific emergency management planning.
To find out more about the key accountabilities of these roles, personal attributes and experience we are seeking please visit www.h2r.co.nz/nema where you'll be able to download position descriptions and apply.
Applications close 10:55pm Sunday 11 October 2020.
Analysis and Planning are continuing to grow as a business unit with the recently established Social and Community Resilience team and Planning team.
As a business unit they are responsible for the research and development of CDEM concepts. The unit coordinates science and technical advice and the application of research, emergency management planning, the development and maintenance of the strategic framework, guidance and doctrine, recovery management and international engagement. It also has responsibility to manage relationships with partner Departments and agencies at the national level.
The purpose of the Advisor / Senior Advisor, Social and Community Resilience position is to work with a range of stakeholders to develop, maintain and evaluate social and community resilience planning arrangements, guidance and doctrine at the national and regional levels.
To find out more about the key accountabilities of these roles, personal attributes and experience we are seeking please visit www.h2r.co.nz/nema where you'll be able to download position descriptions and apply.
Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 11 October 2020.
Analysis and Planning are continuing to grow as a business unit with the recently established Social and Community Resilience team and Planning team.
As a business unit they are responsible for the research and development of CDEM concepts. The unit coordinates science and technical advice and the application of research, emergency management planning, the development and maintenance of the strategic framework, guidance and doctrine, recovery management and international engagement. It also has responsibility to manage relationships with partner Departments and agencies at the national level.
The purpose of the Team Leader, Social and Community Resilience position is to lead the development and maintenance of social and community resilience planning and arrangements. The Team Leader, Social and Community Resilience is expected to take the lead at the national, and at times international level, in representing the Agency's position in advancing social and community resilience arrangements by actively engaging with relevant stakeholders, especially at strategic or sector-wide levels.
To find out more about the key accountabilities of these roles, personal attributes and experience we are seeking please visit www.h2r.co.nz/nema where you'll be able to download position descriptions.
CDEM sector vacancies
Applications close 5pm Sunday 11 October 2020.
Emergency Management Bay of Plenty is seeking a talented and experienced Manager, Operations to join their passionate team. This Tauranga-based role has a business-as-usual focus on leading a team to build relationships and deliver services to our communities and partners, so that local people and agencies are well prepared to cope when disaster strikes. During an emergency, the focus will shift to leading the coordination of an emergency response in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; ensuring a rapid response to the unfolding needs of their most at-risk communities.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Emergency Management Bay of Plenty, the Manager Operations is responsible to deliver on the Bay of Plenty CDEM Group vision and is to deliver and maintain an operational response model (trained teams, systems and facilities) that will enable the region to respond appropriately to both natural and non-natural emergencies. This includes leading a team in developing and implementing strategies, building systems, conducting training and exercises, building welfare capability, building community resilience and volunteer management all designed to ensure their communities are ready and capable to respond effectively during an emergency. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to leverage technology, grow their strength in continuous improvement, and contribute as a key member of the Civil Defence Emergency Management leadership team. The Manager, Operations also fulfils the role of Group Controller under the CDEM Act, and will lead the CDEM Group response to major emergencies and disasters.
About you
Emergency Management Bay of Plenty are looking for a dynamic individual with:
- Significant emergency management experience and a well-developed knowledge of emergency management principles and practices
- A bachelor’s degree in a field related to emergency management, or equivalent
- An eye for continuous improvement opportunities and an ability to bring people along with you
- Strong team leadership capability including emergency response/crises leadership
- Demonstrated success in planning and managing projects
For more information and to apply, see the full listing on seek.co.nz.
To list a role please email our communications team at emergency.management@nema.govt.nz