Site L&D Lead - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

Department of Corrections NZ; Waikato; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections NZ in Waikato is seeking a Site Learning and Development Lead to support site leadership in building team capability. You will assess training needs, oversee onboarding, and guide learning tools and solutions with a focus on accessibility to learning services on site.

You will promote online tools, collaborate with regional and national teams, and ensure alignment with Hōkai Rangi and departmental values while fostering strong relationships across the site.

Qualifications

• Understanding of how adults learn and how to design deliver learning
• Knowledge of the Department's L&D frameworks, pathways and systems
• Ability to lead and facilitate learning with multiple technologies
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships as a site champion for learning access
• Knowledge of Hōkai Rangi and its values; articulate and demonstrate them

Responsibilities

• Assess current capability levels and training needs
• Oversee onboarding of new staff and initial pathways
• Guide on learning tools and solutions and facilitate delivery
• Act as primary navigator for staff to access learning services on site
• Collaborate with regional and national teams to deliver learning opportunities
• Promote and support online learning tools on site
• Maintain knowledge of the Department's strategic direction and values

Skills

Group facilitation

Adult learning

L&D frameworks

Communication

Learning tools

Relationship building

Tools

Learning platforms

Job description

# Site L&D Lead - Spring Hill Corrections Facility## About this role* Permanent Role* Full Time* Based at Spring Hill Corrections Facility**Mō te tūnga | About the role**As the Site Learning and Development Lead, your role is to support site leadership in building the capability of their teams. Specifically, you will work assess current capability levels and training needs, ensure key processes such as onboarding of new staff is delivered properly and provide guidance on the overall learning and development tools and solutions available as well as facilitation.Other key focus areas for the role are:* Primary navigator for staff on site to access and connect to learning services* Work connectedly with regional and national teams to facilitate and deliver a wide range of learning and development opportunities* Strongly connected to custodial practice* Oversee support for new recruits as they progress through their initial pathways**Mōu | About you**To be effective in this role you will need to have a good understanding of how adults learn and new ways in which learning can be designed and delivered as well as a good knowledge of the Department's L&D frameworks, pathways and systems. You'll be comfortable and confident in leading and facilitating learning and the use of multiple technologies in achieving this.With a natural style to work collaboratively and build strong relationships you will be the site champion and navigator for access to learning services.You will have a genuine interest for working within a site that is focussed on achieving objectives and better outcomes for the people we manage, you must have a thorough working knowledge and understanding of Hōkai Rangi and be able to articulate and demonstrate this.Along with the above you will also need to demonstrate:* Actively promote and support the use of the online learning tools and resources on site* Understanding of L&D frameworks and systems* Group facilitation skills and experience in the delivery of training* Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of a variety of learning tools and platforms* Strong experience/understanding of an adult learning/training environment* Knowledge of development pathways with the ability to influence through facilitation* Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate complex concepts* Maintain and develop a high level of knowledge of the Department's strategic direction, championing Hōkai Rangi and our values**Ngā painga | The benefits**The salary range for this position is across 2 steps $95,080 - $99,782 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.**Mō mātou | About us**We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.**Tono ināianei | Apply Now**To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored **CV and a cover letter** describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.**Applications close on 15 October 2026**If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact [e-mail], or visit **careers.corrections.govt.nz.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job reference: | APA/1950095 || Location: | Waikato || Date posted: | 01-Oct-2026 || Application close date: | 15-Oct-2026 || Attachments: | Site L&D Lead\\_JD.pdf (PDF, 229KB)Position Description |