Kaitohutohu | Advisor - Learning & Development | Wellington

Job Description

• Fixed Term / Secondment until 26/06/2026

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role 

We are looking for an experienced L&D Advisor to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This is a great opportunity to work across the whole spectrum of L&D, including coordinating, designing and delivering engaging learning experiences and contributing to initiatives and projects that uplift our capability and maturity as a function. The role it's within our Culture & Capability team, which delivers performance frameworks, capability and organisational development projects, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Culture and Belonging strategies and initiatives.  We are a passionate and committed team, who enjoy collaborating to create great experiences for our people.

Working closely with the Culture & capability and People Services (Advisory) team, you will manage delivery of our L&D programme of work. This includes working with the business to conduct needs analyses, scoping out learning and development opportunities across MfE, managing programme delivery, creating content across multiple mediums, and facilitating workshops for staff at all levels.

You will also have an opportunity to enhance the implementation of our LMS system and work on some exciting Organisational Development projects.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

• Proven experience in an L&D/OD role
• Proven learning and development subject matter expertise, with a track record of delivering solutions that build capability
• Experience designing learning experiences and products and supporting end users with application
• Experience working with learning tools, including Learning Management Systems, Articulate 360, Storyline, etc
• A track record in managing learning or similar programmes, maintaining a repeatable cycle of delivery and review
• An understanding of incorporating te ao Māori into learning initiatives
• Effective facilitation skills
• Excellent organisation, planning and project management skills
• A track record in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships at all levels, influencing through sound advice and trust building through reliability
• Confidence and initiative to work independently
• Agile thinking with a desire to achieve results
• Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for this role is $90,160 to $109,279 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.  

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE  

• a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend 
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE' 
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network 
• opportunities for development and education.           

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.  

Tono ināianei | Apply now  

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.     

If you require further information about this position please contact juliet.macdonald@mfe.govt.nz.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.  

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.   

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.  

Rā Katinga | Applications close:   Wednesday 9th July 2025