Pacific Emergency Management Advisor – Tonga Posting

Department of Internal Affairs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation costs

School fees for dependent children

Accommodation in host country

Health Insurance

Job summary

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) seeks a Senior Advisor, Pacific Posting (Tonga) to support emergency management capability in Tonga for a two-year posting in Nuku’alofa. You will mentor staff, deliver outputs per the NDRMO work program, and assist NEOC during activations, with dual reporting to the Tonga NDRMO director and NEMA IET.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in emergency management or equivalent, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience in the Pacific and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent in emergency management or related discipline.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and building relationships.
• Familiarity with Pacific contexts and development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency management capability development with a focus on planning and leadership.
• Deliver outputs aligned with the NDRMO work program and directives.
• Mentor staff and provide technical advice across teams.
• Support NEOC operations during activation periods.

Skills

Engagement experience

Relationship building

Pacific experience

Donor programmes knowledge

Emergency management systems

Education

Tertiary qualification in emergency management

Equivalent body of knowledge

Job description

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) seeks a Senior Advisor, Pacific Posting (Tonga) to support emergency management capability in Tonga for a two-year posting in Nuku’alofa. You will mentor staff, deliver outputs per the NDRMO work program, and assist NEOC during activations, with dual reporting to the Tonga NDRMO director and NEMA IET.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in emergency management or equivalent, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience in the Pacific and