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Operational Capability and Training initiatives

09/10/2025 | Training, Organisational change, Strategic Implementation Programme | National

The Prevention Projects Directorate is set up to progress work on key initiatives to deliver Safe, Effective and Resilient Operations and Support for Our People.

Have your say on: Managing the Impacts of Organisational Structure Change on Employees

15/07/2025 | Organisational change | National

Further to Kerry's email last week regarding the consultation on the proposed alignment of some of our organisation’s functions, feedback is now being sought on a related proposal.

News from our CE: Consultation open on the proposed design of our branches

10/07/2025 | Organisational change | National

With the launch of our new Strategic Direction on 1 July, we’re moving forward with several key initiatives, supported by the Strategic Implementation Programme, that will help us bring this new direction to life.

IGC Spectrum Refarming

08/04/2025 | Operational, Organisational change | National

The new Public Safety Network (PSN) digital LMR network requires frequency spectrum which is currently being used by Fire and Emergency for our Incident Ground Communications (IGC).

Women’s Development update

31/03/2025 | Organisational change | National

There are two new appointments in our Women’s Development team and some changes to the structure of the Women in Fire and Emergency network.

Region Training decisions announced

08/03/2023 | Training, Organisational change | National

The new shape of our Region Training teams was announced today by Chief Executive Kerry Gregory and Deputy Chief Executive, People Janine Hearn.

Consultation on Region Training structure opens

03/02/2023 | Organisational change, People projects | National

Chief Executive Kerry Gregory is consulting the whole of Fire and Emergency NZ about proposals for the structure of our Region Training team.

People Branch reset - updated timeframes for decision-making

08/11/2022 | People projects, Organisational change | National

A new timeline for final decisions on proposed People Branch changes has been announced by Kerry.

Policy and process review for complex and long-duration incidents

07/07/2022 | Operational, Organisational change | National

Fire and Emergency is progressing its Incident Capability and Payments Alignment project.

Message from our Chair: Change to Fire and Emergency Board

22/04/2022 | Organisational change | National

I would like to advise you that Gwen Tepania-Palmer’s term on the Fire and Emergency Board will be concluding shortly.

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