Senior Advisor Local Advisory Committees at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Wellington - WairarapaSenior Advisor Local Advisory Committees – Wellington – Fixed TermOpportunity to work with community leaders to make a difference1 year Fixed term opportunity with flexibility to WFH 1-2 days a weekSalary range $114,663 - $127,404 (pro rata), actual salary dependent on skills and experienceBe part of a diverse team dedicated to making a difference. Play a lead role providing secretariat and governance support to Local Advisory Committees.This is a new and exciting initiative for FENZ as we complete establishing Local Advisory Committees (LACs) across 16 regions across Aotearoa, each with unique needs. As a senior advisor supporting the LACs, you will be the key liaison between the LACs and Fire and Emergency. You will develop and manage complex relationships and the flow of information and networking across multiple stakeholders. You'll be responsible for advising and providing end-to-end support to LACs, as well as providing governance and secretariat support.You'll be supporting LACs to develop and implement an annual work programme, engage effectively across a range of communities and key stakeholders, and provide strategic advice and reporting to the FENZ Board. Working alongside the Chairs and Deputy Chairs, you'll be instrumental in assisting LACs to meet their strategic goals and legislative mandate requirements.This is a fixed term position for one year.Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:You will be an experienced Senior Advisor or an Advisor ready to step up. You may have experience providing secretariat support to a statutory committee or board. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a diverse environment and will be comfortable as part of an organisation with a national structure.To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will be:Politically savvy and able to navigate the machinery of government, governance structures and boards.An excellent communicator and presenter; experienced in developing papers and reports to an executive level.Experienced in providing sound monitoring, reporting and evaluation across a programme of work and developing initiatives to improve effectiveness.Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of tikanga and Te Ao Maori.Skilled in facilitating stakeholder relationships.The salary range for this role is $114,663 - $127,404 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.Ko wai matou - Who are we?Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.We Do the Right Thing – Kia TikaWe Serve and Support – ManaakitangaKo te tono mai - How to apply:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.However, please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.Applications close Thursday 9th January 2025.Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.
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