Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga - The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa | New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme.
Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We know that in order to achieve Our Kaupapa | Our Strategic Framework we need to have the right capability to work effectively across the housing and urban development system. Part of our focus on having a thriving workplace community is creating an environment in which our people can develop and grow.
We have a practical approach to learning and development; our people have the chance to get involved in interesting and challenging work across the housing and urban development system, so we want to grow their skills and abilities through day-to-day experiences. We also offer role or person-specific training to support professional development.
We have some good foundations in place, and we are now looking for an experienced L&D specialist to help us evolve and embed our approach. This includes leading work to develop an integrated L&D work programme, with an enduring approach to L&D delivery and monitoring. We need someone who can do learning needs analysis, check that we have the right L&D solutions in place, and ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose, value-for-money, and delivering the right outcomes.
You'll report to the General Manager People & Community, and while you'll have the support of others in our People & Community team, you'll be the only L&D specialist for us, so you need to be happy working independently.
This is a fixed-term position for 9-12 months to help us embed L&D into our business-as-usual people lifecycle activity.
The salary range for this role is between $124,292 - $151,913 + 3% KiwiSaver contribution.
Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Depth of expertise in strategic and operational learning and development, including in the design and delivery of an organisational L&D programme
- Demonstrated strength in using L&D systems and tools, including training needs analysis, learning management systems (ideally Oracle LMS) and e-learning tools, to identify, deliver and monitor L&D activities
- Working knowledge of learning design and delivery (- you don't need to be an expert in learning design or facilitation)
- Proven experience in planning and managing a work programme
- Strong relationship and communication skills
- A natural instinct to use data and insights, and good judgement when developing fit-for-purpose L&D approaches and solutions.
Mō mātou | About us
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of ‘the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) ‘he kurakāinga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - ‘a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāingaora, he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home.
The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place ‘home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.
Ng ā painga | What we offer
- Flexible working to give work/life balance
- Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership
- Close to the railway station, modern office space and cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration
- Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme
- Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference
- Salaries automatically move up a step on an annual basis.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter. Please note, while applications close on 5pm Friday, 4 July 2025, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our online process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.