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Job Opportunity: Advisor, COVID-19 Response and Planning:Maori Pacific JobsJob description:Job DescriptionAdvisor, COVID-19 Response and Planning(Fixed term) » Engage with the Civil Defence Emergency Management sector and the All-of- Government response to COVID-19 » Assist with the planning and response to any COVID-19 resurgence event at the national and regional levels » Support NEMA with short and long-term COVID-19 contingency planning. 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. NEMA also recognises the Government’s special obligations to Pacific peoples within the emergency management system. function Purpose The purpose of the National Operations Unit / Tari o Ng? Mahi ?-Motu is to lead the operational systems, arrangements, facilities and infrastructure of NEMA and New Zealand’s emergency management system to be ready for and able to respond effectively to emergencies. The Advisor, COVID-19 Response and Planning will support NEMA with short and long-term COVID-19 planning at the regional and national levels. They will engage with the Civil Defence Emergency Management sector, the All-of-Government COVID-19 lead agency and supporting agencies to plan for, and respond to, any COVID-19 resurgence event. expertise and practice » A tertiary level qualification in a significant field » Sound technical acumen, with regards to Information technology and communication systems » practice working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and negotiating and managing their variable needs to support deliverables. » practice in supporting senior managers and providing support to projects and programmes of work » Excellent secretariat, administration, organisational and process management expertise » Previous practice within the COVID-19 All-of-Government response framework Personal Attributes: » capability to multitask, reprioritise and react to issues that arise during the day whilst keeping calm and professional in demanding situations » capability to influence without authority and ensure work gets completed effectively and on time » An capability to work autonomously, proactively highlight issues and opportunities, and deliver high quality work under pressure » Open to change and a availability to engage with new thinking and opportunities » Excellent interpersonal expertise » availability to grow engagement with iwi and M?ori and cultural confidence What does NEMA 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. We offer 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. Please select ‘Apply’ to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contactKim Aiomanu-Bagley on emailKim.Aiomanu-Bagley@nema.govt.nz Applications close25 July 2021. How to submit the application:APPLY HERE.If you have any questions, contactKim Aiomanu-Bagley on emailKim.Aiomanu-Bagley@nema.govt.nz Applications close25 July 2021.Skills:
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