Senior Advisor, Strategic Enablement
(Permanent)
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, able to convert strategic thinking into clear and compelling material fit for purpose and audience; and to advise on and actively support NEMA's internal and external engagement. Develop reporting to provide insights to contribute to achieving NEMA's strategy.
The purpose of the Business and Performance Unit/Te Wāhanga Whakahaere Umanga is to lead work on the Agency's strategic direction, accountability requirements, organisational planning and performance, and provide general business support across the organisation. As part of the Strategic Enablement Group you will ensure our dynamic and fast-moving organisation is heading in the right direction, has a clear sense of purpose and builds transparency around how we add value.
As part of working within NEMA, there may be a requirement to respond to emergency activations in the event of a national emergency response. This may involve responding to events outside of normal working hours if an emergency response of national significance occurs.
Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements
- Proactive, with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with public sector accountability processes and reporting
- Proven experience providing high-quality reports and dashboards
- Experience in persuading, influencing, building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships
- Ability to analyse, interpret, simplify and communicate strategic information
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) strategic issues clearly and concisely
- Ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure ensuring work gets completed effectively and on time
- Flexibility of approach/thinking, ability to adapt in quick changing circumstances, reliable and resilient
- A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience
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.
The mid-point in the salary band for this position is $122,233 including Kiwisaver employer contributions.
Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements
Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply
Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact Eve Steward on email eve.steward@nema.govt.nz. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches from 3rd parties.
Applications close 5pm Friday 5th July.