This page lists all of our current general vacancies.

To work for the New Zealand Fire Service you need to be a permanent resident of New Zealand or have a current work permit. Australian citizens can work freely in New Zealand. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information.

Project Manager - Seismic

• 3 year fixed term; 3 positions - Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin
• Join one of the most respected organisations in the country
• Utilise your extensive property and construction knowledge

The New Zealand Fire Service is a technologically advanced, responsive fire service that has around 62,000 callouts per year. There are 437 stations throughout New Zealand with around 1,700 career, more than 8,000 volunteer firefighters, and over 500 support staff, who dedicate themselves to preventing fires and protecting the communities they live in from the dangers of fire. Our vision is to work with communities to protect what they value and our mission is to reduce the incidence and consequence of fire and to provide a professional response to other emergencies.

Working closely with the National Property Manager and the Planning and Programme Manager - Seismic, the Project Manager - Seismic will provide technical advice and project management services across refurbishment, new build and rebuild projects. You will have opportunity to utilise your significant experience in the property and construction industry.

Alongside professional consultants and key stakeholders, you will manage projects start to finish, from preliminary design, to construction, through to handover. The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant project management, engineering or property qualification
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying value and complexity
• Thorough understanding of building and property legislation, regulations and codes, including Treaty of Waitangi obligations
• Understanding of contract tendering processes
• Well developed stakeholder relationship management skills
• Superb planning and organising skills
• Strong ability to lead, motivate and influence for change
• Excellent communication skills

We will provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your programme management experience in a key emergency service environment, where your relationship management and technical skills will be highly valued.

If this sounds like you, then please request the application pack from Rere Hammond on rere.hammond@fire.org.nz

Communicator Southern Communication Centre

• Four shifts on, four shifts off
• Exciting, supportive team environment
• Intensive training, NZQA qualifications

The New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) has three 111 Communications Centres based in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. The primary role of the Centres is to act as the first point of contact for the public with the NZFS. We are seeking a Communicator to join our Christchurch Communication Centre.

Communicators operate in a 24/7 Emergency Service environment. Working in a small close-knit team, your primary responsibility will be to receive emergency 111 and administration calls and to dispatch appropriate Fire Service responses. You will have daily contact with a wide range of people including members of the public, firefighters, other emergency services and government agencies.

Full-time communicators work a structured roster cycle of four shifts on (two days, two nights), four shifts off. We are looking for individuals with:

• A strong customer focus and a 'can-do' approach.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• A high level of computer literacy with a preferred typing speed of at least 45wpm.
• A good geographic knowledge of New Zealand.

For further information and/or an application pack, please contact Chris Munro, Operations Manager, Southern Communications Centre, phone: 03 341 0260 or email chris.munro@fire.org.nz

Applications close 5pm Friday, 31 May 2013

Planning and Programme Manager - Seismic

• 3 year fixed term
• Join one of the most respected organisations in the country
• Use your extensive knowledge

The New Zealand Fire Service is a technologically advanced, responsive fire service that has around 62,000 callouts per year. There are 437 stations throughout New Zealand with around 1,700 career, more than 8,000 volunteer firefighters, and over 500 support staff, who dedicate themselves to preventing fires and protecting the communities they live in from the dangers of fire. Our vision is to work with communities to protect what they value and our mission is to reduce the incidence and consequence of fire and to provide a professional response to other emergencies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Programme Manager - Seismic to join our busy team. Working closely with the National Property Manager, the Planning an Programme Manager - Seismic will facilitate delivery of the NZFS CapEx programme. This will include seismic, new build, and major refurbishment programmes that achieve world class outcomes in terms of safety, scope, time, cost, quality, and contractor/ consultant team and end user satisfaction.

You will develop, maintain and report on a three-year rolling master programme of works, develop and lead the procurement strategy for resources supporting the programme and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An engineering degree, or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive experience leading significant construction programmes
• Well-developed knowledge of building construction and legislation
• Ability to work autonomously to meet the needs of your clients
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Strong ability to lead, motivate and influence for change
• Excellent communication skills

We will provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your programme management experience in a key emergency service environment, where your relationship management and technical skills will be highly valued.

If this sounds like you, then please request the application pack from Rere Hammond on rere.hammond@fire.org.nz or 04-439 7899.

HR Co-ordinator and Recruitment Support

• Lots of variety
• Unique industry
• Room to grow

The New Zealand Fire Service is a technologically advanced, responsive fire service that has around 62,000 callouts per year. There are almost 500 stations throughout New Zealand with around 1,700 career and 8,000+ volunteer firefighters, and over 500 support staff, who dedicate themselves to preventing fires and protecting the communities they live in from the dangers of fire. Our vision is to work with communities to protect what they value and our mission is to reduce the incidence and consequence of fire and to provide a professional response to other emergencies.

We need an enthusiastic friendly person to fill the role of HR Coordinator and Recruitment Support, based in Wellington at National Headquarters. A great telephone manner and personality are essential along with initiative and enthusiasm.

You will provide administrative support to the ER and HR Services Team across a wide range of interesting and varied HR and Recruitment functions. You will oversee the Employer Recognition Program for employers of volunteers and facilitating the international Fire Fighter exchange program.

Support for the National Recruitment Team will include medical and security screening, and monitoring and reporting on candidate progress through the recruitment processes. You will become a "super user" of the on line Recruitment Management system E-Recruit and provide support and advice to others in this regard.

You will have

• Two to three years experience in an HR Administration role or similar
• A working knowledge of recruitment best practice
• Experience in computerized and manual record management
• Effective time management

So if you're looking for chance to put your diverse skill set to use in an organisation dedicated to helping our communities, then we will provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your knowledge within a supportive team.

Please click here to view the JD

Please click here to download the application pack

please send your completed applications to:

Amie Galvin

HR Coordinator

Amie.Galvin@fire.org.nz

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 24 May 2013.

Administration Officer

The New Zealand Fire Service receives around 95% of its operational funding from levies on contracts of fire insurance. An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed-term position for a person to assist us to ensure the correct amount of levy is paid by organisations that are responsible for paying levy.

The Levy Administration Officer is responsible for assisting in completeness of New Zealand Fire Service Levy collection. The Levy Administration Officer provides outstanding customer service; issues reminder and follow-up letters and undertakes Statutory Declaration requests, using available information to ascertain individual insurance arrangements, and provides support to the levy team when required.

The Levy Administration Officer works closely with the Levy Review Officer, Levy Analyst and Levy Audit team to provide information, intelligence and raise issues of concern to allow them to conduct their review of compliance with the legislation.

If you are a Customer Service Star, have an eye for detail and can resolve complex situations, then we want to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have:

At least two years in a customer service focused role, preferably within the Government or Corporate sector.

An inquisitive and focussed mind able to identify and resolve issues that need resolution

Strong oral and written communication skills

Possess a minimum of intermediate level skills in the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Microsoft Excel.

Previous experience with or involvement in the insurance industry is desirable.

For more information about this role you can view the job description here or for an application pack please downlaod one here or contact:

Aimee Keating Amiee.Keating@fire.org.nz

Applications close Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Fleet and Information Administrator

The New Zealand Fire Service is one of the most respected organisations in the country, and our fire-fighters consistently top the list of the most trusted professions. We have a long history of working with communities to protect what they value.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced business support person to join our Fleet team. The Fleet team is responsible for the specification, supply, maintenance and management of all NZFS vehicles, and you will play a key part in our delivery of a top quality service to our internal customers. Reporting to the National Fleet Manager, you will provide centralised administration support for the national Fleet team, including maintaining our asset management databases, forecasting and processing invoices and payments, ordering vehicles and related items, and providing general support to the National Fleet Manager and other asset management teams as required.

The successful applicant will have:

• experience of financial processes including budget management and forecasting, accounts receivable and accounts payable
• experience in asset management processes and databases
• a motivated, flexible, proactive and customer focussed attitude
• the ability to work as an effective and collaborative team member
• sound communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be competent in the MS Office suite of applications especially Excel and Word

So if you're looking for a chance to put your diverse skill set to use in an organisation dedicated to helping our communities, then please contact Rere Hammond for an application pack or for more information about this role: rere.hammond@fire.org.nz, or ph 04 496 3736

Applications close Thursday, 23 May 2013.

Senior Finance Officer

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

The New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) is comprised of five regions with around 400 stations, and 9,000 volunteer and paid firefighters spread throughout the country. As well as responding to a wide range of emergency situations, the NZFS is focussed on fire safety and prevention in NZ communities.

Applications are sought for the position of Senior Finance Officer within the Finance Department at National Headquarters. The purpose of the Senior Finance Officer is, in addition to the regular Finance Officer functions, to provide backup in the absence of the Finance Officer Team Leader. This role needs to ensure a high level of service ethos is delivered at all times.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite
• A thorough knowledge of modern office administration procedures and best practice
• Knowledge and experience of accounting systems and practice
• A minimum of 3 years experience in an Account Payable role or similar
• Experience in coaching or mentoring staff.

Applicants for the above position should have a keen desire to join a motivated team that is committed to success and thrives on challenges.

A copy of the position description and an application pack can be obtained by contacting:

Amie Keating

Trainer

• Lots of variety
• Unique industry
• Room to grow

The New Zealand Fire Service is one of the most respected organisations in the country, and our career and volunteer fire-fighters consistently top the list of the most trusted professions. We have a long history of working with communities to protect what they value. The Fire Service is embarking on an exciting phase in its development with the establishment of new region and national support structures and roles.

Reporting to the Region Training Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering training programmes to career and volunteer fire-fighters. This will include training delivery in various locations both nationally and within the region and at times in the evenings and weekends, so willingness to take a flexible approach to work hours and ability to travel are essential.

You will have relevant and current subject matter expertise, preferably gained from a Fire Service background. Your knowledge and experience will ideally be backed-up by academic study in relevant unit standards and the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training.

If you're passionate about how effective training, can enhance the performance and safety of individuals and the organisation, then we will provide you with a unique opportunity to use and develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive professional environment.

If this sounds like you, then please contact Alison Boyd the application pack and assessment form:

Kim Martin

Kim.Martin@fire.org.nz

Ph 04 439 7814

Applications close on Monday, 20 May 2013 at 5.00pm.