Senior Adult Learning Tutor

New Zealand Government; Nelson; In loco; NZD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Savings schemes

Descrizione del lavoro

The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Senior Adult Learning Tutor based at Woodbourne Military Camp. You will support Adult Learning Tutors and deliver literacy and numeracy programmes, developing learning pathways and providing educational guidance to learners, instructors and stakeholders.

This role combines delivery with instructor support, mentoring staff and partnering with military schools and external providers to ensure successful vocational training across the Woodbourne region.

Competenze

• Experience in education, training or learning environments.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, workplace literacy and numeracy.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing learners and instructors.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using technology and contemporary learning tools, including online and blended learning platforms.

Mansioni

• Support Adult Learning Tutors and provide expert advice.
• Develop and deliver adult learning programmes and literacy/numeracy support.
• Mentor staff and promote best-practice adult learning approaches.
• Collaborate with military schools, units and external providers.
• Oversee delivery of learning services across Woodbourne region.

Conoscenze

Adult learning

Literacy & numeracy

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Digital learning tools

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Education

Descrizione del lavoro

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and people leader to make a meaningful impact across the New Zealand Defence Force. As the Senior Adult Learning Tutor, you will support Adult Learning Tutors and provide expert advice, coaching and support to learners, instructors and stakeholders across the Woodbourne region. You will play a key role in developing and delivering adult learning programmes, literacy and numeracy support, learning pathways and educational guidance that help NZDF personnel achieve their professional and academic goals. Based at Woodbourne Military Camp, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of learning services, mentoring staff, and promoting best-practice adult learning approaches. You will work closely with military schools, units and external education providers to ensure learners and instructors receive support as they complete vocational training. This role offers a unique combination of delivery and instructor support, with opportunities to contribute to learning excellence across the NZDF.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working within a team in an education, training or learning environment;
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, workplace literacy and numeracy, and learner support practices;
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing both learners and instructors;
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills;
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Confidence using technology and contemporary learning tools, including online and blended learning platforms.

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Education, or a relevant tertiary qualification combined with adult education expertise. Experience in literacy and numeracy training and knowledge of the New Zealand tertiary education environment will be highly regarded.

A current full New Zealand driver's licence is required, and applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the required NZ Government security clearance.

What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.

Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.