Strategic Lead, Emergency Systems & Innovation

Earth Sciences New Zealand; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Job summary

Earth Sciences New Zealand is seeking a strategic leader to shape the future of emergency management systems, response processes and operational technologies from its Avalon campus in Lower Hutt. This newly created role focuses on delivering key initiatives from the 24/7 Monitoring and Response Capability Review, driving resilience and national capability.

The role requires extensive experience in emergency management, incident management and technology-enabled solutions, with strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Significant experience in emergency management, incident management, business analysis, systems development or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response frameworks and experience delivering technology-enabled solutions.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence stakeholders and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication and relationship management skills, with a strategic and solution-focused mindset.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and enhancing New Zealand’s emergency response capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development and continuous improvement of incident management systems and digital tools that support emergency response and national resilience.
• Partner with scientists, technology teams and emergency management stakeholders to design user-centred solutions and optimise response processes.
• Act as Product Owner for key systems, gathering requirements, prioritising enhancements and ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.
• Drive innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, while representing Earth Sciences NZ in national forums and sector-wide initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across government, emergency management and science communities to influence best practice and future capability.

Skills

Emergency management

Incident management

Product Owner

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

Earth Sciences New Zealand is seeking a strategic leader to shape the future of emergency management systems, response processes and operational technologies from its Avalon campus in Lower Hutt. This newly created role focuses on delivering key initiatives from the 24/7 Monitoring and Response Capability Review, driving resilience and national capability.

The role requires extensive experience in emergency management, incident management and technology-enabled solutions, with strong stakeholder