Senior Advisor, Strategic Enablement (Parental leave)

Senior Advisor, Strategic Enablement (Parental leave)

1-year Fixed Term or secondment - Parental Leave Cover Commencing approx. 17/03/2025 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 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. The successful applicant for this role will need to 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and complex themes
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) strategic issues clearly and concisely
• Proactive, with attention to detail, strong initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver high quality work output under pressure ensuring work gets completed effectively and on time.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience.
• Desirable - BCI Membership and experience with Business Continuity Planning.

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. The indicative salary range for this role is $107,101 - $119,700 including Kiwisaver employer contributions. Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident. 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 approaches from agencies or 3rd parties. #J-18808-Ljbffr