Project Lead - Legislative Reform Implementation

Project Lead – Legislative Reform Implementation

(Fixed term position to December

• Play a critical role in implementing legislative reform of the new emergency management system.
• Use your leadership, project management, and engagement skills working with stakeholders to support successful implementation.

We have an exciting role for a highly organised collaborator and leader to help NEMA and our partners across the emergency management sector and turn new legislation into action.

Ko wai matou | About us

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 support flexible ways of working that bring out the best in you.

We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Maori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We strive to actively build te Ao Maori perspectives and capability into our day-to-day work, values and practices.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the role

You will be part of NEMA's Policy Unit which provides emergency management-related policy advice to Government, the emergency management sector, and wider national resilience system.

This is a fixed term role, reporting directly to the Policy Unit Manager.

It's an exciting time for our Unit particularly, as we look to deliver emergency management legislative reform.

You will play a critical role in the implementation of new emergency management legislation.

The purpose of this role is to work collaboratively with NEMA Business Units and external stakeholders to identify, plan for, and assist in the delivery of the work required to implement the legislation.

Once the legislation is passed, you will support immediate implementation activities, and assist transition of longer term delivery work into business-as-usual work programmes.

You will help shape the foundation of the emergency management system to enable better on-the-ground outcomes for communities before, during and after disasters.

NEMA is an operational agency which is always ready to respond if a national emergency happens.

While in this role you would not be expected to work in response, NEMA's dynamic work environment mean staff you will be working with are often required to pivot and change focus on their work at short notice.

Attributes of adaptability, agility, and resilience are essential.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes :

Desirable

Personal Attributes

Ta matou e tuku | 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 base salary range for this role is $146,253 - $159,701, depending on experience.

Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please select 'Apply' to download a position description or apply.

If you have any questions, contact Kim Thwaites on email

We do not accept applications from Agencies or 3rd Parties.

Application Closing Date : 5pm, 28th October

To view the full job description please click here.