Training Team Lead

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

New Zealand Red Cross is a National Society member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian organisation. Our organisation has over 8,000 members and staff who contribute to the Red Cross’s mission of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. More information can be found at .

We are guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. We help people and communities in New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. Starting with the hiring process, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

• Be part of a team that shares your passion.
• Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
• We value our employees as much as we value their work.

Work that benefits you

• Five weeks annual leave.

Permanent - Full Time (37.5 hours a week).

In this role you will:

• Ensure all Instructors within your team are qualified to teach at the appropriate level and meet all requirements for ongoing professional development and continued certification as an instructor;
• Mentor Instructors to support your instructors in best practice and regular improvement and to ensure that we provide an enjoyable, innovative and effective training environment;
• Support the Manager Training and National Manager Training Operations with specific projects and tasks from time to time;
• Ensure you and all staff comply with Red Cross Total Quality Management System (TQMS), operational guidelines and policies & procedures;
• Supervise the quarterly performance reviews for Instructors in your team to develop and maintain the performance of teams and individuals;
• Proactively ensure your actions or omissions do not adversely affect the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) of yourself or others;
• Foster a people-first culture. Lead, inspire and actively support your team to ensure cooperative working relationships through ongoing coaching, communication and early intervention on people-related issues.

To be successful you will have:

• Knowledge in either or both:
  • a training, education or another similarly related context.
  • a background in first aid or experience in the health or emergency services sector.
• A basic understanding of how not for profit and/or volunteer organisations function;
• Empathy with humanitarian causes;
• An understanding and respect towards people from other nations, cultures and a commitment to respecting diversity;
• Experience in the delivery of first aid or first responder environment is an advantage;
• Qualified as a Level 2 first aid Instructor as an advantage;
• Proven human resource management skills, including the ability to influence and manage through strong leadership skills, coaching, training and development;
• A well-organised approach and commitment to quality training;
• Highly effective communication skills. The ability to speak a second language is beneficial.

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All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details

• A recent copy of CV/Resume
• Passport
• Right to Work (If Not NZ Citizen)

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job,  Applications close at 05:00 Pm on 24/06/2024

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Dawn Braim at [email protected].

Note:  We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.