Portfolio Manager

3 months ago


Palmerston North, New Zealand Transpower Full time

Optimise the design and development of trades/technical programmes
- Bring your expertise in vocational/adult learning and work-based training
- Build outstanding relationships and lead a small team of Learning Designers

Be part of leading the change to enable electricity sector workforce growth and development, towards a more sustainable energy future.

To support this growth, The Sector Workforce Development Group, part of our People Division at Transpower, is committed to defining, developing and delivering top-tier vocational training programs that ensure our people, and those who work with us, possess the skills and capability to undertake their roles effectively and safety. The group also plays a key role in promoting transmission sector jobs and career pathways to support growth.

**About the team**

The Sector Workforce Development Group is committed to developing and designing comprehensive training programs that equip Transpower employees and our Service Providers with the specialised skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively operate our National Grid assets. The team ensures our workforce is prepared to meet the current and future demands of the transmission sector, thereby supporting the overall reliability and safety of our power system.

**About the opportunity**

You'll lead a small team of contract and permanent staff and play a key role in:

- building productive key strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- overseeing and coordinating a range of training programs, including training development, design, and projects
- managing programme compliance (service specifications, etc.), accountabilities, and deliverables
- leading exciting change within your Trades or Technical portfolio, that contributes to ensuring the electricity sector has the skills workforce required to achieve decarbonisation targets for Aotearoa

Our workforce activation plan is future focused with innovative solutions for training and workforce development, which will change the shape of how future generations of New Zealanders view opportunities within the sector and see pathways for development.

The funding and executive support is tangible, and the sector growth requirements are significant and filled with opportunities

**What will you bring?**

You'll be a people leader with outstanding communication skills. You'll excel in a change environment and have professional experience, including vocational education and work-based training. Your CV and cover letter will clearly demonstrate:

- Experience in adult learning/work-based training with sound understanding of vocational training, ideally underpinned by a tertiary qualification
- Experience in leading teams in a learner centric environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead impactful, continuous improvement and change initiatives
- Expertise in training and assessment design and development that improves the quality and velocity of training outcomes
- Experience and knowledge of moderation standards and processes

**Join us at Transpower**

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and multifaceted experience which they love to share.

**Next Steps**

**Role closes Monday 14th October 2024**

Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required. Start date by mutual agreement either by December 2024 or in Jan/Feb 2025.

**Job Details**:

- Position Description
Portfolio Manager_PD.pdf- Reference #
31741- Posted on
02 Oct 2024- Closes on
14 Oct 2024 23:55- Location(s)
Palmerston North, Wellington- Expertise
HR & Recruitment, Learning & Development- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Permanent Full Time



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