Learning and Development Manager

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**

This is a very exciting role where you get the opportunity to support Ventia’s Energy Networks and Renewables business and their hardworking, dedicated, and diverse team that delivers critical and essential work that supports the community.

You will have the opportunity to work with our stakeholders in identifying and developing the best solutions for both accredited and non-accredited training and work with a supportive and collaborative team with an award-winning “Safe for Life” culture.

At Ventia, we offer competitive pay and a great company culture, as well as varied and diverse work.

Ventia has a strong and stable reputation in the industry, providing a solid foundation for your career growth and development.

If you are passionate about Learning and Development, we would love to hear from you

This is a National role where you will be able to influence and help strategize, and deliver support and services all across our Power NZ business

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As key member of the Ventia Energy Networks & Renewable’s team, your purpose is to strengthen our Learning & Development process and programs in line with our workforce strategy. You will provide support by working with the management and our in-house learning and development teams to implement exceptional training and development programs to ensure our workforce is able to provide the best level of service possible to our clients.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Ensuring quality outcomes for all EN&R learners by leading, managing, and supporting the external and internal learning programs to ensure they are compliant, relevant and industry leading.
- Developing a consistent & coordinated approach to all learning and the ongoing development of our people.
- Assessment of current and future training agreements (SLA;s) with external providers and provide recommendations.
- Provide ongoing guidance, support, feedback for all trainees.
- In conjunction with Senior management coordinate the annual workforce strategy.
- Develop and lead the national workforce development, both in-person and virtually, ensuring alignment with Ventia’s strategy.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key corporate partners to support Ventia growth vision with diversity and inclusion.
- Consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps and provide solution-based initiatives that supports the needs of the business.
- Collaborate and provide expert advice on government policy pertaining to industry changes.
- Improve operational management processes in terms of process and implement best practices affecting learning records.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Proven experience in external networking, relationship building, and stakeholder management to achieve business objectives.
- Must have experience with Māori & Pasifika training entities.
- Must have experience with NZ based learning entities within the Power or relevant sector.
- NZQA understanding.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions with a diverse audience.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and training capabilities.
- Confident and authentic facilitator, comfortable working with external and internal stakeholders in various situations
- Ability to measure initiative outcomes and report progress to senior stakeholders.
- Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods
- High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and humility.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and organisational change
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing work environments and requirements, with proven experience in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and demonstrates initiative.

**WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT FOR VENTIA?**
- You’re a can-do person who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
- You put safety first.
- You share our values like integrity and excellence.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**DIVERSITY**

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.