Learning And Development Advisor

Overview

Introduction : Northland Regional Council's role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities.

Does that resonate with you?

Ko te aha a matou mahi?

/ What work do we do?

We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people.

We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate.

Here at Te Kaunihera a rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities.

Toitu te whenua, toitu te moana, toitu te tangata.

If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.

Te aheinga / The opportunity We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to creating a positive and engaging workplace.

Our People and Culture team is at the heart of our success, and we are looking for a talented individual to join us in this exciting journey.

The position is fixed term through to November 2026, covering a period of parental leave.

In this role, you will work within a friendly and high-performing People and Culture team.

You will be responsible for planning and developing a comprehensive training and development framework for the organization.

Your duties will include managing and coordinating training activities, ensuring they are engaging and effective, and providing dynamic and interactive facilitation for training sessions.

Additionally, you will offer project support to various initiatives within the organization and maintain our learning and development system, which requires a high level of computer skills.

You will constantly seek to improve our training processes and practices and partner with the People and Culture team to address and respond to learning and development needs.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the organization.

About You

Ko te aha nga painga o te mahi kei konei?

/ About You We are a people-focused team that pride ourselves on building strong and effective relationships - working together to support each other, our people and the business.

To us, that attitude is key, so applicants will need to possess proven interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• You will also possess the following;

Adult training qualification along with a relevant tertiary qualification in industrial psychology, social sciences, business or similar.

Minimum three years' experience in similar roles.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Advanced knowledge of virtual training delivery methods and tools

Excellent understanding of effective adult education methodologies and tools.

Well-developed administrative and project management skills.

Sound understanding of (or working towards) Maori culture.

Ability to train in most, if not all of the following core training areas : HR, leadership and management, health and safety and wellbeing

Experience in the development of online learning programmes.

Benefits

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing.

Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.

We understand the importance of flexibility, so we're committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff.

We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people's varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs.

Apply

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region's taiao, we are keen to learn more about you.

Want to have a korero with us first, or just need more information?

If so, contact our People and Culture Manager, Shane Cleary (

To view the job description, visit our careers site where the following link will work : JD : Learning & Development Advisor

Applications close on 12 October 2025.

We review applications as they are received.

Apply online now, as the close date may change.

Please note that we do not accept email applications.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency / citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.

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