Instructor Electronics

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Instructor Electronics role provides specialist instruction, facilitation, coaching and assessment with students undergoing their learning and apprenticeships within the NZ Army as Electronics Technicians.

Content is developed for Instructors around existing and new requirements, and you will prepare and deliver lessons determining the most appropriate method of instruction and mode of presentation.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation and delivery of lessons to new and existing recruits;
• Running of assessment centres for trainees/apprentices;
• Marking of assessments and providing constructive feedback;
• Forging and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders involved;
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert in the instruction of specialist skills for both common and environmental training and education; and
• Teaching and transfer of skills by way of end to end process style.

Please Note:
The formal title for this role within NZDF is Instructor Electronics Instruments & Radar
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

You will possess a working knowledge of training and education in a hybrid environment, familiar with delivering both theory and practical instruction.

You will have the ability to deliver complex technical information to new recruits and various stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar environment and/or a relevant electrical engineering qualification is required.

You will have:

• Experience in diagnosis, repair and maintenance of electrical/optical equipment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and ability to relate to a diverse range of people;
• An effective communication style with strong written, verbal and presentation skills;
• An eye for detail and the ability to effectively manage and prioritise tasks;
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders;
• Strong problem solving skills, be solutions focused with a commitment to continuous improvement;
• Confidence in using MS Outlook, Word and SharePoint; and
• A good understanding of tertiary level qualifications, tertiary education sector including NZQA and the NZQF.

Mō mātou | About Us

Training and Doctrine Command (New Zealand) mission is to provide Regular and Reserve soldiers with the requisite individual skills and knowledge to win on today and tomorrow's battlefields.

Training and Doctrine (New Zealand) is the Centre of Excellence for Individual Training in the NZ Army throughout the training continuum.

Our purpose is threefold; the provision of foundation, leadership and specific to corps and trade individual warfighting skills and training, the provision of ready and engaged Reserve Infantry Battalions, and the provision of mission specific individual and collective pre-deployment training and evaluation of land force elements for commitment to NZDF operations.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well-trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
• Flexible working environment and positive culture.
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

Applications close on Tuesday 21 February 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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