Director, National Security & Emergency Management

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 174,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Customs Service in Wellington invites applications for a Manager - National Security and Emergency Management. Based in Wellington, the role leads a high-performing team delivering national security and emergency management outcomes, coordinating with partner agencies and senior executives.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities, plus the ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment and maintain TOP

Qualifications

• Understanding of New Zealand’s national security system.
• Experience leading results through others.
• Proven stakeholder management with internal and external partners.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading teams and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the National Security and Emergency Management output-focused team.
• Deliver national security and emergency management outcomes in line with strategy.
• Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders to coordinate activities.
• Oversee delivery of operational requirements for Customs and partner agencies.

Skills

National security

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Change management

Communication

Job description

New Zealand Customs Service in Wellington invites applications for a Manager - National Security and Emergency Management. Based in Wellington, the role leads a high-performing team delivering national security and emergency management outcomes, coordinating with partner agencies and senior executives.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities, plus the ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment and maintain TOP