Manager Asset Strategy & Data Assurance - Permanent - Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Manager Asset Strategy & Data Assurance – Permanent - Wellington

• Do you have experience in asset management planning & data information systems?
• Do you enjoy engaging with suppliers of goods and services?
• Salary range $136,874-$152,082 actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Use your knowledge within a supportive team to make a real difference to the Fire and Emergency operational staff and the community!

Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role

Working within the Equipment & Logistics Directorate, the Manager Asset Strategy & Data Assurance is responsible for leading a team to ensure Fire and Emergency's equipment assets are efficient, cost-effective and safe and align with agreed organisational outputs, goals and strategies.

Reporting to the Manager Equipment & Logistics Capability, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining asset management plans and capability management plans, operational equipment policy development and implementation, compliance monitoring, and assurance and information analytics to drive sound operational and business decisions.  You will have four direct reports to mentor and lead as part of developing and implementing a centre of excellence for asset data, information and analysis across Fire and Emergency, supporting Fleet, Property and ICT directorates.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:

Bring your proven experience within a similar function preferably in a first responder emergency services or operational service delivery environment. You will have managed a diverse range of equipment assets and be familiar with enterprise resource planning, and asset information and management systems. You will have experience in developing long term budgets, writing, collating and promulgating asset management plans and the ability to develop these into more detailed capability management plans for our circa 30 operational capabilities that our equipment assets support. You will have strong thinking and analytical skills with sound commercial and financial acumen.  With your strong organisational and relationship skills, you will be comfortable proactively addressing and solving complex equipment management issues in a timely manner, and managing teams to deliver their best in a complex and fast paced environment with competing priorities.  You can expect no two days to be the same.

To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or 15 years plus equivalent experience in asset management including budget development forecasting and and management
• Understanding of asset delivery timeframes, including experience of developing equipment management and procurement strategies, equipment delivery plans, ideally with experience of global supply and distribution chains
• An understanding of supplier and customer relationship management as they pertain to the ownership and operating of a wide variety of equipment assets
• Exceptional information management and analytics skills, ideally with experience using asset management information systems effectively and efficiently
• Clear planning skills and team management skills to manage and deliver challenging and changing workloads with competing priorities
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here

As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on serving our communities.

Benefits

• Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
• Hybrid working options available
• Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees 
• A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself

The salary range for this role is $136,874-$152,082 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - who are we? 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply:

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website. 

If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz

However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Applications close Sunday 24^th November 2024.

Please note:  Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.