Professional Learning and Development Advisor

Christchurch City Council; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning & development

Supportive team environment

Staff benefits and wellbeing

Job summary

Christchurch City Council – Linwood, South Island is seeking a Professional Learning and Development Advisor to lead design, delivery and continuous improvement of learning across our library network. You will partner with leaders to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional library services now and in the future.

You will bring extensive experience in adult learning, facilitation and coaching, with a proactive approach to building capability, developing resources and

Qualifications

• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and contemporary learning practice.
• Strong facilitation, communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence across teams.
• Confidence using digital learning tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning and capability initiatives across Christchurch City Libraries.
• Partner with leaders and teams to identify and respond to learning needs.
• Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for staff.
• Build facilitator capability through coaching, mentoring and support.
• Develop learning resources and digital content that support ongoing professional growth.
• Champion a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support Christchurch City Libraries' commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through capability development and professional practice.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

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Professional Learning and Development Advisor

Christchurch City Council – Linwood, South Island

Libraries are places of discovery, connection, creativity and lifelong learning. Christchurch City Libraries supports our communities to access knowledge, connect with one another and embrace new opportunities.

We're looking for a passionate learning and development professional to help grow the capability of our people and support the future of library services across Ōtautahi Christchurch.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As our Professional Learning and Development Advisor, you'll play a key role in building the capability of the people who make this happen. You'll lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of learning and development across our library network, working with leaders and teams to ensure staff have the skills, confidence and knowledge to deliver exceptional library services now and into the future.

In this role you will:

• Lead learning and capability initiatives across Christchurch City Libraries.
• Partner with leaders and teams to identify and respond to learning needs.
• Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for staff.
• Build facilitator capability through coaching, mentoring and support.
• Develop learning resources and digital content that support ongoing professional growth.
• Champion a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support Christchurch City Libraries' commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through capability development and professional practice.

You’ll be an experienced learning and development professional who enjoys helping people grow and succeed. You're a confident facilitator, trusted advisor and relationship builder who can translate learning needs into practical, engaging solutions.

You’ll bring:

• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and contemporary learning practice.
• Strong facilitation, communication and coaching skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships and influence across teams.
• Confidence using digital learning tools and technology.
• A commitment to public service, inclusion and lifelong learning.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You'll also help shape the future capability of one of New Zealand's leading public library networks. You will also benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to a range of staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at****@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work - Monday to Friday
• Position - Full time, Permanent
• Location - This position is primarily based at 180 Smith St, Christchurch
• Salary-The salary band for this position goes from $88,003 to $97,781 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 16 September 11:55PM

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 ad before the advertised close date.