Air Force - Learning and Development Officer

Defence Technology Agency; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 77,482 - 94,701; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored tertiary study

Competitive salary

Gym and healthcare access

Travel opportunities

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) seeks a Learning and Development Officer to deliver training enablement for NZDF personnel, helping them achieve cognitive edge, knowledge, skills and attitudes for complex, joint and multi‑national operations. Roles include leading learning systems and delivering learning outputs to enhance NZDF training and education.

The position offers opportunities for scholarship entry, training development leadership, and career progression within NZDF learning services.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Hold a recognised degree in education and training disciplines.
• Have significant experience as a training, education and learning systems development professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide training support and guidance to NZDF personnel to attain cognitive edge, knowledge, skills and attitudes.
• Lead and manage learning systems development and quality assurance across NZDF training programs.
• Deliver learning outputs and recommendations to commanders and learning providers.

Education

Degree in education and training disciplines

Job description

As a Learning and Development Officer, you will provide an enabling function for NZDF military personnel to attain the cognitive edge, knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed.

About the role

Entry type

Under training

$86,092

Location

Varied

As a Learning and Development Officer (LDO) in the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) you will provide an enabling function for NZDF military personnel to attain the cognitive edge, knowledge, skills and attitudes to succeed on complex, joint, inter‑agency, and multi‑national operations. LDO roles can be categorised into the following functions:

• Support Defence international engagements. Support capacity building through English language training, systems approach to learning expertise, and instructors for the following outputs:
  • NZDF Mutual Assistance Programme (MAP). This is an initiative focused on building relationships and enhancing capabilities with partner nations through skill‑sharing and training support.
  • Mutual Assistance Training Teams (MATTs). MATTs are deployed to partner countries to deliver targeted training in specific areas. MATTs are made up of NZDF personnel who provide hands‑on instruction, guidance, and technical expertise tailored to the needs of the host nation’s military or security forces.
  • Learning systems leaders. Providing specialised leadership and management of military learning capability by collaborating with stakeholders and analysing training solutions that develop and sustain NZDF capabilities.
  • Deliver learning outputs. Facilitate coursing that enables the development of instructor excellence and workplace learning design, in order to enhance delivery of NZDF training and education.
  • Deliver quality management of single‑Service learningsystems. Conduct quality management through maintenance of training standards and conduct of audit to ensure training systems are compliant with required standards and rules.
  • Provide strategic policy and advice to Command. Lead NZDF learning policy and provide advice to NZDF and Service commands to ensure training systems meet operational requirements.

Requirements

Basics

• Must be 18 years old by the time you graduate from recruit course.
• Hold a recognised degree in education and training disciplines. These disciplines may include, but not be limited to: adult education, training and development, vocational training; and
• Have significant experience as a training, education and learning systems development professional.

Scholarship Entry The Air Force offer undergraduate scholarships for candidates who demonstrate the qualities required to become a Learning and Development Officer.

The scholarships are:

• RNZAF Undergraduate Scheme: Study at an approved university institution of your choice while the Air Force covers your fees and a living allowance on a ‘year for a year’ return of service basis.
• Graduate Incentive Scheme: Study at the university of your choice, and on completion of your degree, you will be paid an increasing incentive over the next four years with the monetary value based on the number of full time study years successfully completed.

There is no contractual obligation for you to stay in the NZDF for any length of time unless you are awarded an RNZAF Undergraduate Scholarship. Recipients of the RNZAF Undergraduate Scholarship are contractually obligated to complete 12 months of full‑time service for every year of sponsored study.

We offer guidance on entry requirements in the eligibility section. Apply if you’re uncertain, as we’ll work through the criteria with you to determine if you can proceed.

Job on base

As an LDO you will provide a variety of specialist training support, and advice and guidance on NZDF individual learning systems to commanders, learning providers and units.

Depending on previous education, training, and experience, initial Junior LDO roles are focused at the tactical level and include:

• Instructor in learning and development, English language training, or training systems and standards.

All individuals selected to become Commissioned Officers in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) are required to complete this course. It is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and experience necessary for commissioned service and the beginning of a career in leadership. This course will cover various subjects including:

• RNZAF culture, customs and protocol
• Organisation and administration
• Drill and parades
• Dress, grooming and hygiene Standards
• Military law and the Military Justice system

Earn a competitive salary while training or learning your trade, along with additional allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.

In addition to salary and allowances, other benefits of joining the New Zealand Defence Force include:

• Access to your Service marae or tūrangawaewae
• Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels
• Free access to gyms and swimming pools on camp and bases
• Opportunities to travel
• Free and subsidised medical and dental care
• Subsidised food and accommodation on camps and bases
• Subsidised insurance cover

Am I fit enough?

If you want to be part of the NZ Defence Force you need to be medically and physically fit for military duties worldwide.

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