Learning and Programme Coordinator

Selwyn District Council; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career coaching

Life insurance

Wellbeing leave

Christmas/New Year leave

Partners leave

Sick leave from day one

Discounts

Job summary

Selwyn District Council's ACLL Team is seeking a Learning and Programme Coordinator to deliver lifelong learning programmes across the library network, maintain people insights, and support capability development.

You will collaborate with presenters and community experts, guide teams, and help create engaging learning experiences that meet diverse community needs.

This full-time role based at Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston involves flexible hours and occasional cross-site work across the district.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in GLAM or learning sectors
• Coaching and mentoring experience
• High digital literacy with diverse tools & platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong creative and critical thinking; proactive problem-solving
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and applying its principles
• Experience developing and delivering learning programmes

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful lifelong learning programmes across the library network
• Maintain people insights, data and systems
• Collaborate with presenters and community experts
• Support teams to deliver high-quality programmes
• Contribute to capacity building and organisational learning
• Support across Te Ara Ātea and other district facilities

Skills

GLAM sector experience

Coaching & mentoring

Digital literacy

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Creative thinking

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Programme development

Tools

Data systems

Job description

About the role

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We're looking for a Learning and Programme Coordinator to join our Arts, Culture, and Lifelong Learning (ACLL) Team and play a key role in delivering impactful learning programmes, maintaining people insights, and supporting organisational capability development.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating programmes, working with data and systems, building strong relationships, and helping create a positive and engaging community experience.

The role of Programme and Learning Coordinator works across our library and service centre network supporting the delivery of lifelong learning programmes. You will collaborate with dynamic presenters and experts in our community and support our teams and build capacity to ensure we continue to deliver high quality and innovative programmes that meet the needs and interests of our diverse district.

This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday 830am - 5pm (some late nights and weekend maybe required).

Based at Te Ara Ātea* in Rolleston.

*While your home base will be as stated above, you will be required from time to time to work from other facilities across the district - Te Ara Ātea, Lincoln Library and Service Centre, Leeston Library & Service Centre, and Darfield Library & Service Centre.

We value the safety of our young people - all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory police vetting safety or Ministry of Justice check.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

3 to 4 years' experience working in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector and/or the learning sector

Proven experience coaching and mentoring individuals and groups

A high level of digital literacy, with confidence using a range of digital tools, systems, and platforms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences

The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Strong creative and critical thinking skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to uphold its principles in practice

You are someone who enjoys guiding and supporting others to achieve their best, contributing positively to both team success and individual development. You bring initiative, creativity, and a proactive approach to your work, with the confidence to identify opportunities, solve problems, and introduce new ideas. Experience developing and delivering programmes, combined with a passion for creating engaging learning experiences, will enable you to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

About our team culture

At Selwyn Libraries, we're more than just a team - we come from diverse backgrounds and bring our unique experiences, interests, and passions to our mahi. We support each other, celebrate our wins, and work together to create welcoming, inclusive spaces for our communities. We believe in continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and lifting each other up. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, lead, and make a real difference, you'll feel right at home here.

We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds. If you meet many of the qualifications but not all, we still encourage you to apply - your unique perspective is valuable to us.

What we can offer

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:

• Be a good human
• Be brave - Think differently
• Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job advert before the advertised close date.