Learning and Capability Partner

Emerge Aotearoa is a committed Tangata Tiriti organisation and a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, well-being, and housing services. Emerge Aotearoa is a not-for-profit organisation employing 1400 kaimahi (employees) and providing services across New Zealand. The core values of the organisation are based on Māori concepts Whakawhanaunga, Manaakitanga, Ako and Whakamana.

Based in Wellington at our Tawa Hub, you will join a team of 9 others within the Workforce Development Team who are spread across each of our main hubs.

Your ability to create and deliver engaging in-person and virtual learning experiences that increase the confidence and capability of kaimahi (employees) is key.

The role will design, develop, and re-imagine solutions using a range of learning methodologies, including virtual and in-person workshops, eLearning and more. You will partner with subject matter experts across the business to create new training and deliver existing training.

Ideally you will have a good understanding of the Health and Disability Sector and able to deliver to the Health and Disability Service Standards and other contractual requirements or the ability learn quickly.

More importantly we are looking for people who can relate to our adult learners, understand the importance of providing effective training to build up our workforce capability who ultimately provide outstanding support to tangata whaiora (clients) and their whānau who access our services.

This position is fulltime permanent position will require regular travel as this role covers Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier and on occasions Auckland.

We are looking to hear from people who have the following experience.

• A relevant tertiary level qualification e.g., New Zealand Certificate in Adult Teaching/Education (level 5) or equivalent
• At least three years relevant experience working as a facilitator/educator/trainer/coach
• Have previous experience teaching adult learners
• Previous experience designing relevant training material which could include eLearning's, Videos, YouTube, Webinars
• Experience facilitating group or individual workshops and training sessions
• An understanding and working knowledge of adult learning principles
• A proven ability to make sound judgements, taking into consideration customer needs along with the broader organisational context
• An ability to influence, negotiate and partner with various stakeholder groups
• A full New Zealand driver licence is required as is flexibility and a willingness to travel being crucial

Our team culture is very important to us. We build each other up, support one another and celebrate each other's success both personally and professionally. We love to have fun, drink coffee & laugh a lot - the conversation ranges from food and whānau, to travel and fitness.

Importantly, we advocate for your wellbeing! With three days of wellbeing leave on offer, and a flexible working environment, you can proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

AND finally, you'll want to work here because it positively impacts your community and you want to make a difference.

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

Click the apply button now and upload your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself! This role will be advertised until Sunday 16 June.

Whilewe are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusiveorganisation, we areunable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently have the right to legally work in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Reference # 35430

Posted on 05 Jun 2024

Closes on 05 Jul 2024 23:55

Location(s) Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley, Rest of Wellington

Expertise Human Resources / Learning & Development

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