Lead Capability Development in Emergency Management

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 165,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Vision allowances

Department leave

Job summary

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is seeking a Team Leader Capability Development to guide learning design across NZ's emergency management sector. Based in Wellington, you will lead senior advisors, shape the learning programme, and drive capacity building for the workforce.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong partnerships with sector leaders, and a track record of delivering measurable capability improvements.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in capability development.
• Significant experience leading a capability development team.
• Demonstrated ability to take a whole-of-system view.
• Experience delivering complex capability development initiatives with lasting impact.
• Strong understanding of contemporary people and organisational practices.
• Experience using insights and data to diagnose challenges and develop strategic solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, engagingly, and actionable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Advisors focused on learning design and development.
• Partner with senior leaders to gain feedback and support for the team’s direction.
• Provide expert advice and thought leadership on workforce capability development.
• Support sector transformation by delivering fit-for-purpose learning interventions.
• Lead design and delivery of learning that builds capability.
• Build trusted relationships and influence outcomes through credibility and stakeholder partnerships.
• Bring external insights and evidence-based practice to strengthen capability across NEMA.

Skills

Team leadership

Capability development

Whole-of-system view

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic influence

Evidence-based practice

Communication of complex ideas

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is seeking a Team Leader Capability Development to guide learning design across NZ's emergency management sector. Based in Wellington, you will lead senior advisors, shape the learning programme, and drive capacity building for the workforce.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong partnerships with sector leaders, and a track record of delivering measurable capability improvements.