- Do you have excellent incident management and operational experience?
- Be part of a team dedicated to keeping our communities safe
- Salary range $114,663-$127,404 (based on skills & experience)
Make a difference to our incident and emergency management using your incident command experience and strong operational understanding.
Mo tenei turanga - about the role
This position supports the Manager Incident and Emergency management, in driving the design and continuous improvement of operational doctrine, systems, tools, and standards. The role contributes to ensuring effective and coordinated response efforts across all levels of command and control, for routine and large-scale events. You will build strong relationships both externally and internally to lead large and complex pieces of work including updating and implementing the incident command system to ensure it is fit for purpose.
Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role:
Bring your experience leading incident command and providing advice in forward planning. Ideally you will have strong writing skills alongside your ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and requirements. Experience in drafting technical documentation, or leading projects would be an advantage.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:
- Proven experience in incident command and emergency management
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of geographically spread stakeholders including unions and associations
- Experience designing and implementing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
He aha nga painga o tenei mahi mou? - Why you will enjoy working here
As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.
Benefits
- Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
- Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
- A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself
The salary range for this role is $114,663 - $127,404 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 Tika
- We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga
Ko 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.
If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz
However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Applications close Tuesday 3rd August 2025
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.