Manager, Planning & Sector Partnerships | Wellington
Permanent, Full time Role. Wellington-based.
Lead the Planning and Sector Partnerships Unit in the achievement of developing, maintaining and supporting the implementation of frameworks and services to support the enhancement of CDEM in New Zealand.
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 leading the Planning and Sector Partnerships Unit and will lead at the national and at times international level, in representing the NEMA position in advancing CDEM. by actively engaging with relevant stakeholders, especially at strategic or sector-wide levels on strategic and operational emergency management planning; infrastructure resilience and social and community resilience.
Additionally, you will hold the responsibility of the Planning Manager in readiness, response, and recovery (if appropriate).
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.
Ko wai koe | About you
We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:
Resilience, Agility and Curiosity
Flexibility of approach/thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances
Comfortable facilitating a collaborative work environment
An ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure
High level of judgement with the ability to make effective decisions in complex situations
Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements
Significant experience managing and developing high performing teams
Extensive experience in leading the successful delivery of high-quality outputs and outcomes at all of Government level
Proven experience in emergency management or a related field
Sound knowledge of the CDEM Act 2002, the National CDEM Plan and it's supporting plans.
Understanding of the National Security System model and the national framework for CDEM
Experience in persuading, influencing, building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships, especially political leaders and decision makers
Experience in working at a strategic level and providing strategic direction for organisations or agencies.
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.
A positive work life balance is encouraged.
The mid-point in the salary band for this position is $223,725, 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
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply online.
Applications close 5pm Monday 4th March. For more information, please contact nematalent@nema.govt.nz. We do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies or 3rd parties.
