• Permanent, Wellington based role
• Salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About us
At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
The Emergency Management team has a varied and wide range of responsibilities that encompass strategy, legislation, planning and working with other health and government agencies in safe guarding the public health system and its communities. Ko ake mahi - What you'll do
As the Principal Advisor, Emergency Management, you hold a key role with the Emergency Management Team in the Public Health Agency. You will be responsible for providing high level advice to the team on strategic crisis management related issues, which either impact, or have the potential to impact the health and disability system. In addition, the Principal Advisor has a role in any strategic emergency response to national emergencies and emerging health threats.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in an Emergency Management, Health, or relevant field and/or equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge and experience in the Health and Disability system, Health Emergency Management and Civil Defence Emergency Management Sector including knowledge of CIMS and its application to Emergency Management
• Significant experience in leading and presenting complex problems solving and planning tools applicable to emergency management
• Proven experience of complex leading health system emergency management planning projects
• Significant experience in working in emergencies or public health outbreak responses; managing volunteers in an emergency response setting; maintaining and enhancing emergency operations centres
• An understanding knowledge of the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Act 2002, the CDEM Plan Order 2005 and Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS)
• Demonstrated experience and expertise to influence in order to support effective decision making, and the ability to identify future risks and opportunities, while developing timely and accurate responses and mitigations

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply
The position description is attached. To apply, just click on the link below. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications.

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand. For information on work visa eligibility, check out the Immigration New Zealand website.
If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz. Applications close on Sunday, 8 September 2024.

We value diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.