Head of Policy and Government Relations at Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake , Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Head of Policy and Government Relations | Upoko Kaupapahere Hononga Kāwanatanga

Natural Hazard Commission - Toka Tū Ake

 About the role | Mo te mahi

• Lead a centralised Policy and Government relations functions within NHC Toka Tū Ake
• Provide timely expert advice to Executive Leadership Team, NHC board via Chief Strategy Officer
• Lead NHC Toka Tū Ake operational relationship with key Government agencies and the Ministers office
• Develop a focused policy work program with the policy team to support our strategic objectives

Skills & experience| Nga pukenga me nga wheako

 To be successful in this role you will require the following

• Experience and credibility in leadership positions at a similar level, i.e. 5+ years in a senior management role.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably to a post-graduate level and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellence in people leadership, management and development. 
• Demonstrated thought leader with experience of resolving issues in a pragmatic way. 

 What's in it for you? | Nōu te rourou

• Hybrid working environment with IT home bundle equipment
• Competitive market salary (including 3% superannuation)
• IT Home bundle
• Commitment to your personal development (Professional Development fund)
• Wellbeing fund | Access to inhouse Wellness coach
• 5 weeks annual holiday leave per year

Why Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is a great place to work

Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) Toka Tū Ake is an Aotearoa (NZ) Crown entity that invests in natural disaster research and education as well as providing natural disaster insurance to residential property owners.

NHC Toka Tū Ake mission is to reduce the impact on people and property when a natural disaster occurs while administering the natural disaster fund.

Our values define who we are; they influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our customers and engage with communities, every day. 

• Hei whakapai mātou -We make a difference for people 
• Ako ai mātou - We're always learning 
• Ka mahi tika mātou - We do the right thing 
• He toa takatini -We're better together 

He aha te mea nui o te au - he tāngata he tāngata he tāngata

What is the most important thing in the world; it is people, it is people, it is people.

Our commitment is a diverse and inclusive workforce because we know our culture thrives when we get this right.

We make a difference for all New Zealanders and strive to increasingly reflect the diversity of communities we serve by including and valuing perspectives from all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, gender, age, accessibility needs, sexual orientation, and national origin.

How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru

For a more detailed understanding of the position or if you're ready to apply, please visit our Careers website by clicking Apply. If you have any questions about the role or require further information or assistance, please contact us at  recruitment@naturalhazards.govt.nz

 or 0800 326 243.

Applications close Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 12.00 pm