Portfolio Manager, Training & Learning Programs

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

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