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Senior Advisor, Funding & Financial Assurance

Type: Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

Location: Wellington-based role (Christchurch and Auckland will also be considered)

Applications Close: 5pm Monday 29th June

Help communities recover and rebuild after emergencies.

We’re looking for a motivated Senior Advisor to join NEMA’s Regional Partnerships team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing and advising on government funding that supports recovery and resilience across Aotearoa.

You’ll work with local authorities and partners to assess funding claims, provide trusted advice, and ensure public funding is used effectively and transparently.

What you’ll do

• Review and manage funding claims for emergency recovery
• Provide clear advice on funding eligibility and policy
• Build strong relationships with councils and stakeholders
• Identify risks and improve funding processes

What you’ll bring

• Experience in finance, audit, or assurance
• Strong analytical thinking and sound judgement
• Ability to work independently and deliver results
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills

Why join us?

• Make a real difference for communities across New Zealand
• Work on high-impact, nationally important programmes
• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team
• Flexible working options available

As NEMA is an operational agency, there is a requirement to respond to emergency activations in the event of a national emergency response.  This may include potentially long hours and challenging working conditions, e.g. an emergency could occur at any time of the day or night and may require working shifts and/or working weekends. NEMA provides thorough training prior to you being required to assist in a response. NEMA will do all in its power to support staff in meeting their work and family responsibilities during an emergency. The welfare and wellbeing of our staff is of upmost importance.

Due to the nature of our role in Emergency Management, NEMA has a very dynamic work environment and as a small agency, staff are often required to pivot and change focus on their work at short notice. Attributes of adaptability, agility, resilience and curiosity are all required on a daily basis, in and out of times of emergency response.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership to 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.

NEMA values staff health, safety and wellbeing, and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

The indicative BASE salary range for this role is $108,018 - $117,951 per annum.  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. 

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please follow instructions to download a position description or apply. If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]. We do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies or 3rd parties.

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Applications close 5pm Monday 29th June 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged.