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Offer: Senior Advisor, Pacific DRM (Technical Input):Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionSenior Advisor, Pacific DRM (Technical Input)Fixed Term ending June 2024, Auckland or Wellington located » Provide emergency management capacity building support to Pacific Island countries » Peer-to-peer support to Pacific Island countries through their National Disaster Management Offices (NDMOs) » Work alongside the NDMOs by networking and providing technical advice where required The National Emergency Management Agency / Te R?kau Whakamarumaru The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership abilities to New Zealand’s distributed emergency management system. NEMA’s primary focus is on the performance and capcapability 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, practices, expertise and perspectives. We support flexible ways of working that bring out the best in you. NEMA recognises the continuing partnership Te Tiriti o Waitangi between M?ori and the Crown. We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown’s commitments to M?ori under Te Tiriti. We strive to actively build te Ao M?ori perspectives and capcapability into our day to day work, values and practices. function Purpose / Kaupapa T?ranga Theposition is within the Regional Partnerships Business Group. The Regional Partnerships Business Group facilitates, connects, and influences regional emergency management system partners and stakeholders in New Zealand and the Pacific, enabling positive results for communities before, during and after emergencies. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and NEMA are committed to New Zealand providing an effective and timely response to disasters globally and in the Pacific, and to improved levels of resilience and enhanced capcapability for risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery from disasters in the Pacific. This is carried out through the Pacific Disaster Risk Management Programme, funded by MFAT and managed by NEMA through a Memorandum of knowledge. The Programme runs to June 2024. Working with Pacific Island Countries, this function manages and provides technical emergency management input in conformity with their needs. expertise & practice / Tohunga & Wheako » A tertiary qualification or equivalent in emergency management or related discipline OR an equivalent body of knowledge and practice » Strong practice in building and maintaining effective relationships » Strong practice in stakeholder engagement and relationship development, including organising and facilitating training workshops and development of implementation plans » Capacity development and information sharing in a multi-cultural environment and working within the context of government to government partnerships » practice in working in an operational environment and operational decision making » knowledge of hazard risk management. Knowledge of aid programmes, the New Zealand emergency management system, and the Machinery of Government would be an advantage. Providing effective technical input, will bring the following attributes: Personal Attributes / ?huatanga Whaiaro » Political savvy and able to sense when and how to adjust to the stakeholder and their needs / perspectives; » Self-management and able to stay calm under pressure, with a high level of personal resilience; » Anticipates complex problems and risk, watches for tell-tale indicators that warrant intervention, and providing timely and considered advice on appropriate interventions; » Previous work in the Pacific Islands and/or knowledge of Pacific culture and context; » Discretion and tact. What we offer: We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options and the opportunity to apply your expertise and practice to a workforce that is committed to building the capcapability of the National Emergency Management System and strives to champion our communities. NEMA has a collaborative and innovative culture where our people thrive to adhere to best practice while constantly challenging the status quo. If you want to be part of an agency working to build resilience and growth to protect New Zealanders, we want to hear from you. Due to the security requirements of this function, candidates must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident. Security Requirements: Please select ‘Apply’ to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contactDavid Coetzee on email David.Coetzee@nema.govt.nz Applications close21 July 2021 apply here. How to submit the application:Applications close21 July 2021 apply here.Skills:
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