Senior Advisor, Strategic Enablement (Strategy & Performance)

Senior Advisor, Strategic EnablementType: Fixed Term until 22nd October 2027 (Parental Leave)Location: Wellington onlyApplications close: 5pm Wednesday 19th August Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role In this role you will be, able to convert strategic thinking into clear and compelling material fit for purpose and audience; produce reporting to provide actionable insights for ELT and SMT on NEMA's performance and advance the development of performance measures. The purpose of the Business and Performance Unit/Te Wāhanga Whakahaere Umanga is to lead work on the Agency's strategic direction, accountability requirements (including OIA's & PQ's), organisational planning and performance, and provide general business support across the organisation. As part of the Strategic Enablement Group, you will ensure our dynamic and fast-moving organisation is heading in the right direction, has a clear sense of purpose and builds transparency around how we add value. As part of working within NEMA, there may be a requirement to respond to emergency activations in the event of a national emergency response. This may involve responding to events outside of normal working hours if an emergency response of national significance occurs. Huanga Whaiaro | Key requirements An ability to persuade, influence, build and maintain effective collaborative relationships Proactive team player with motivation to learn from others High level of judgement with the ability to provide useful advice in complex situations An ability to deliver high quality work under pressure while paying attention to detail Able to manage without authority and ensure work gets completed effectively and on time Flexibility of approach/thinking, able to adapt in constantly changing circumstances. A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent body of knowledge and experience. Desirable - Experience in intervention logic methodology or Business Continuity Planning. Ko wai mātou | About us The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership to Aotearoa 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 are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day-to-day work, values and practices. 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 base salary range for this role is $105,535 - $142, 782. NEMA offers other benefits such as Department leave, Wellbeing allowance, Vision allowances and more. Whakaritenga Haumaru | Security Requirements Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident/Resident. #J-18808-Ljbffr