Advisor, National Risk And Resilience

Advisor - National Risk and Resilience

Wellington-based | Permanent, Full-time role x 2

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and critical challenges facing New Zealand?

Join the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) as Advisor, National Risk and Resilience, and play a pivotal role in strengthening New Zealand's ability to safeguard New Zealand's security and resilience.

This is your opportunity to work at the heart of government, influencing decisions that protect our nation and its people.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the Role

DPMC's National Risk and Resilience Directorate is seeking Advisors to contribute to work on national risk management and resilience policy.

These are exciting roles at the heart of central government.

Successful applicants will support the government's efforts to take a strategic, proactive approach to strengthening New Zealand's resilience to National Risks; –those significant hazards and national security threats that could have serious long-term effects on the safety, security and prosperity of New Zealanders.

Advisors are responsible for supporting work on dynamic, high-profile, and significant issues in a collaborative, cross-agency environment.

You'll work with agencies across the public service to lift New Zealand's resilience to National Risks through delivering the National Risk and Resilience Framework.

Advisors engage with whole-of-government systems and contribute to work that strengthens New Zealand's ability to anticipate, understand, manage, and respond to hazards, threats and emerging challenges.

In this role, you will :

• Contribute to the development and delivery of strategic frameworks, products, tools, methodologies and outputs that support decision-making on complex, cross-system policy issues.
• Contribute to the development of advice (e.g., Cabinet papers, briefings and aide memoires, reports and cross-agency documents) to senior leaders, governance groups, and ministers on cross-cutting risk and resilience issues and priorities, including as part of crisis response.
• Conduct research and analysis utilising a range of diverse sources across government, society, and internationally, and synthesise evidence to support development of insights.
• Engage and coordinate with a range of agencies and other stakeholders.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supporting high level attendance at international meetings and engagements.
• Proactively seek ways to progress national risk management and resilience policy capability and quality.

About You – Mou Ano

To succeed in this role, you will bring :

About The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Te Tari o te Pirimia me te Runanga Kawanatanga

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) supports the government of the day by leading, advising, stewarding and delivering activities across the public sector, and by providing dedicated advice and support to the Governor-General, Prime Minister and portfolio Ministers.

Why Join Us?

| Na te aha i Tuhono Mai Ai Ki a Matou?

Working at DPMC means being at the heart of some of the most significant and impactful work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This role presents an opportunity to lead and contribute to the security and well-being of New Zealanders, working with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

You'll be part of a high-performing organisation that prioritises professional development.

The salary range starts from $82,751 - $87,348 p / annum including KiwiSaver contributions and appointments will depend on demonstrable skills and experience.

Security Requirements | Nga Whakaritenga Haumarutanga

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special security clearance.

Normally to obtain this level of clearance you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Resident class visa.

Alternatively, you must have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia with a 15-year checkable background.

To find out more check your eligibility for a TOP SECRET SPECIAL (TSS) security clearance.

How to Apply – Me pehea te tono :

A full job description is available below.

If this role is of interest, please click 'Apply now' and submit your tailored Cover Letter and CV.

All applications must be made online.

If you are interested in joining us for a 6-month fixed-term role, please indicate this in your cover letter.

The closing date for this role is 8pm Sunday 30 November