Training Coordinator - Wellington

About us

The Ministry of Social Development is a people‑centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Are you the one everyone relies on to bring order to chaos, always organising events, making plans, and ensuring everything runs smoothly?

Join our Organisational Development and Learning team as a Training Coordinator and play a key role in delivering high‑quality training experiences that strengthen our organisation’s capability and performance.

As the Training Coordinator, you are at the heart of the programmes that you support. You are the go‑to person for learners, facilitators, and stakeholders, the one they turn to for guidance, information, and support. You will work closely with others to ensure that training events run smoothly.

This role is both administrative and people focussed, ensuring that logistics and bookings are sorted, systems are maintained, and learners are prepared and ready to roll.

We want someone who takes responsibility, shows initiative, and enjoys a dynamic, people‑focused workplace.

This role requires balancing people and projects with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and respect for our Te Ao Māori values.

• Coordinate logistics and provide support for in‑person and online training events, including onsite troubleshooting.
• Arrange transport, accommodation, venues, catering, and equipment for learners and facilitators.
• Review and improve training materials, systems, and learning technologies to ensure they remain current and effective.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and the wider training community to promote learning engagement.
• Develop and maintain reports on training completion and effectiveness to inform decision‑making.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills — you can juggle multiple priorities with ease and adapt when needed.
• An interest in learning and development, preferably with some experience supporting training events or initiatives.
• Confidence using Microsoft 360, digital tools, and data in your work.
• A willingness to use Te Reo Māori and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your work.
• A mature and customer‑focused mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both people and technology, and who wants to make a tangible impact on how we grow and develop our people.

Salary | Utu‑ā‑tau : $61,466.00 - $73,903.00

How to apply

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID‑19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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