Senior Advisor, Capability Development - Wellington
Post date: 03 Feb 2025
Senior Advisor, Capability Development
Type: Fixed term (2-years)
Location: Wellington
Are you passionate in ensuring Aotearoa is prepared for the next emergency? Are you a driver for change through implementing training frameworks? Or maybe you're an expert in learning design and want to support the ongoing growth of emergency management professionals across the country?
If you've answered Yes to any of the questions, then we have the role for you!
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.
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/supporting the various actions needed to strengthen NEMA's and the wider emergency management training architecture. This is an ongoing programme to enable the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes for NEMA in its strategic priorities of Steward, Operator and Assurer of emergency management.
The position sits with the System Capability Unit that is responsible for leading the identification, design and implementation of strategies that will build the capability, capacity and resilience of the emergency management system across New Zealand. This includes the importance of exercises to test current state, apply lessons learnt and assure readiness.
As NEMA is an operational agency, there may be a requirement to respond to emergency activations in the event of a national emergency response. This may include potentially long hours and challenging working conditions, e.g. an emergency could occur at any time of the day or night and may require working shifts and/or working weekends. NEMA provides thorough training prior to you being required to assist in a response. NEMA will do all in its power to support staff in meeting their work and family responsibilities during an emergency. The welfare and wellbeing of our staff is of upmost importance.
Due to the nature of our role in Emergency Management, NEMA has a very dynamic work environment and as a small agency, staff are often required to pivot and change focus on their work at short notice. Attributes of adaptability, agility, resilience and curiosity are all required on a daily basis, in and out of times of emergency response.
Ko wai koe | About you
We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:
Resilience, agility and curiosity and a driver for organisational development
Proven experience delivering training, educational, learning projects. In particular a speciality in leadership
Demonstrated experience in application of the internationally validated ADDIE model or similar methodology
Ability to change direction to support competing and critical organisation priorities
Strong communication and influencing skills
Excellent written capability to present complex ideas in an easily understood format
Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements
Ability to think strategically with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work autonomously and within ambiguity
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.
NEMA values staff health, safety and wellbeing, and a positive work life balance is encouraged.
The indicative salary range for this role is $109,621 - $119,701, 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 Brix Brixton on email brix.brixton@nema.govt.nz. We do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies or 3rd parties.
Applications close 5pm Friday 14th February 2025
