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Offer: Advisor, Policy – Emergency Management:Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionPolicy Advisor function in Emergency Management» Provide policy advice on significant emergency management policy matters » Contribute to NEMA’s National Disaster Resilience Strategy and stewardship of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 » Deliver high quality advice during emergency responses and recoveries 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. The Policy Business Unit is responsible for providing emergency management related policy advice to government, the CDEM sector and the wider emergency management and national security systems. This includes stewardship of the CDEM framework, including a priority programme to renew the CDEM Act to ensure Information technology is fit for purpose. The Policy Business Unit also supports NEMA, its Regional Emergency Management Advisors and CDEM Groups during responses to emergencies. We have a Policy Advisor vacancy available in this team and are looking for a candidate with the following attributes: » A solid knowledge of emergency management, national security, and/or risk management is desirable. An interest in the field and proven aptitude for fast learning is essential. » A practical knowledge of, and interest in, public sector systems and processes, including Machinery of Government and legislation. » practice using significant policy frameworks and analytical tools to analyse issues and develop advice including Treaty of Waitangi analysis. » capability to think strategically about issues when developing policy advice and to anticipate future trends and their implications for existing policy trajectories. » Skilled at proactively building and leveraging collaborative stakeholder relationships at a range of levels. » capability to quickly adjust and adapt to changing conditions and still perform to the required standards. 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. Security Requirements Due to the security requirements of this function, candidates must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident. Please select ‘Apply’ to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contactAdam Allingtonon emailAdam.Allington@nema.govt.nz. Applications close 18 July 2021. How to submit the application:» APPLY HERE» NEMA - JD - Advisor Policy (July 2021).pdf »Applications close 18th July 2021 Skills:
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