Advisor Emergency Managementat Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment -
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- start your career in emergency and incident management?
Do you have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills?
Permanent full time | Wellington based Salary $75,114- $88,266 + KiwiSaver + Wellness benefits Tēnei tūranga
- About the Role: MBIE is looking for an Advisor with excellent relationship building skills to work closely with the Lead Advisor Incident Management and Recovery on an ambitious work programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to start their career in emergency management and/or business continuity within one of New Zealand's biggest government agencies.
We're looking for a person with the right motivation, drive and attitude to join our Emergency Management and Business Continuity team, which is responsible for developing and managing the policies, standards, processes and procedures to ensure MBIE is ready to respond to emergencies and business disruptions.
This is a fast-paced environment which would suit a self-starter with a strong customer focus, good prioritisation / time management skills, and great facilitation skills.You'll be able to develop and grow your skills in the fields of emergency management, incident management and business continuity, both within MBIE and in the wider government environment.
Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana- Skills and Experience Required Have a good understanding of emergency and incident management.
Understand NZ's Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) Have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including with senior management.
Ability to identify and define problems and determine appropriate solutions Ability to work without direct supervision, self-manage, self-initiate and self-start Be someone well-organised who plans systematically A relevant qualification in emergency management or a related discipline would be desirable Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE
- About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.
We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.
People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
Mahi Tahi- Better Together Māia
- Bold and brave Pae Kahurangi
- Build our Future Pono Me Te Tika
- Own It Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity
- Hīkina Whakatutuki
- which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.
MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.
E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei.
He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui.
E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.
Me pēhea te tono- How to Apply: Click here to view a position description.
Email Dorinda Te Kiri at dorinda.tekiri@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/17485 if you have any further questions.
Applications close 15 June 2025