Strategic SAR Readiness & Policy Lead

Maritimenz

Wellington

On-site

NZD 141,000 - 172,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Maritime NZ is seeking a Principal Advisor Readiness and Response to lead complex strategies within the Readiness and Response Harm Prevention Programme and support the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordination Work Programme. The role focuses on delivering strategic policy advice to decision-makers and preparing briefings, business cases and Cabinet papers for senior leaders.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to map priorities, identify risks, and harmonise planning across

Qualifications

  • Experience providing strategic policy advice to senior executives and governance bodies.
  • Experience leading complex cross‑agency programmes or system‑level initiatives.
  • Strong systems thinking and analytical capability.
  • Experience developing business cases, investment proposals and governance papers.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Sound judgement, credibility and professionalism.
  • Ability to translate strategy into practical, achievable outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Leading complex strategic programmes and initiatives across the SAR system.
  • Providing high‑quality policy advice to senior leaders and governance groups.
  • Developing business cases, investment proposals and funding recommendations.
  • Supporting Maritime NZ's commitments to the NZ Search and Rescue Council work programme.
  • Identifying emerging risks, opportunities and future capability needs.
  • Building strong partnerships across government, emergency management and operational response organisations.
  • Applying evidence, insights and lessons learned to improve system performance and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic policy advice
Stakeholder engagement
Cross-agency collaboration
Systems thinking
Policy development
Governance papers

Job description

Maritime NZ is seeking a Principal Advisor Readiness and Response to lead complex strategies within the Readiness and Response Harm Prevention Programme and support the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordination Work Programme. The role focuses on delivering strategic policy advice to decision-makers and preparing briefings, business cases and Cabinet papers for senior leaders.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to map priorities, identify risks, and harmonise planning across

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