Portfolio Manager - Technical Training

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower is seeking a motivated training leader to manage a small team and deliver impact across a growing portfolio of learning materials. You will partner with internal subject matter experts and operations stakeholders to ensure training aligns with business needs and safety requirements.

Ideal candidates bring experience in adult learning design, people leadership, and strong portfolio management. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality outcomes in a scale-up environment with support

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing adult learning solutions.
• Leadership experience in a growing or changing environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills for portfolio, programme or project management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team delivering training in a scaling environment.
• Oversee a portfolio of training materials and programmes for operations teams.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to align training with business needs.
• Drive quality outcomes and safe, reliable operation through effective learning solutions.

Skills

People leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Adult learning design

Education

Ter­tiary qualification in adult education

Job description

Manage a small team to deliver outstanding outcomes within agreed timeframes Work closely with key stakeholders to align training materials with business needs Impactful hands‑on role – lead and deliver in a scaling environment Transpower owns and operates New Zealand’s National Grid and, as System Operator, manages the real‑time operation of the electricity system. Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a new zero carbon economy and a reliable and security electricity system.

About the team

Our Sector Workforce Development Group defines, develops and delivers comprehensive training that helps our people, and the people who work with us, build the skills and capability they need to work effectively and safely. The Technical Training team focuses on specialist learning solutions that support the current and future needs of the transmission sector, ultimately supporting the reliability and safety of the New Zealand power system.

About the opportunity – work in an intellectually stimulating growth sector!

Partner with passionate internal subject matter experts, operations stakeholders and the wider Sector Workforce Development team to manage a portfolio of training materials and programmes that support the safe and reliable operation of the electricity transmission system. This training portfolio includes the development and maintenance of training materials for groups such as Operations Planning, the National Grid Operations Centre, the National Coordination Centre, the Power System Group and other key operational teams and their tools. Electricity sector experience isn’t required – but an affinity for STEM related or subject matter is advantageous. This is an opportunity to further develop a small, high‑functioning team and operating model focused on quality outcomes for our people, while demonstrating your leadership skills and effective management.

What will you bring?

Drive, pace and the ability to context switch and balance and deliver multiple priorities and deliverables concurrently.

Your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

• Experience designing and developing adult learning, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification in adult education or equivalent experience.
• People leadership experience gained in a growing or changing environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including portfolio, programme or project management experience.
• Highly effective stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complexity and work through ambiguity.

Join us at Transpower!

Our people care deeply about each other and New Zealand. With more than thirty-one ethnicities represented across Transpower, our diverse perspectives, knowledge and experience are willingly shared. We work in the office or on site for at least three days each week to support collaboration, learning and delivery, and prioritise wellbeing through a broad range of health and wellness benefits. Read more at www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits

Role closing dates and eligibility

The role closes Monday 28 September; Existing eligibility to work in NZ is required.