Training Advisor

Stafford Personnel; Timaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Personnel in New Zealand's South Canterbury/Otago region is seeking an energetic Training Advisor with automotive industry qualifications or substantial experience. You will work closely with employers and learners across automotive, logistics, and related sectors to support qualifications and workforce development.

The role focuses on building industry partnerships, promoting training opportunities, monitoring learner progress, and delivering excellent customer service as a trusted

Qualifications

• Automotive industry qualification or significant automotive industry experience.
• Experience in learner support, training delivery or workforce development is beneficial.
• Strong relationship-building and communication required.
• Proactive, organized and analytical approach.
• Current full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support learners to achieve qualifications and milestones.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and industry stakeholders.
• Promote training programmes and workforce development opportunities.
• Monitor learner progress and provide guidance and support.
• Identify opportunities to expand engagement with existing and new customers.
• Analyse regional outcomes and contribute to strategic workforce planning.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and act as a trusted industry partner.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Relationship-building

Communication & presentation

Portfolio management

Analytical / problem solving

Computer literacy & reporting

Driver's licence

Job description

South Canterbury / Otago Region

Are you passionate about developing people, building industry relationships, and helping New Zealand's workforce succeed?

We are seeking an energetic and relationship-focused Training Advisor with an automotive industry qualification or significant automotive industry experience. You will work closely with employers and learners across the automotive, commercial road transport, logistics, extractives, drilling and gas industries. In this varied and rewarding role, you will support workforce development initiatives, promote training opportunities, and help learners achieve their qualifications while building strong industry partnerships.

About the Role

As a Training Advisor, you will:

• Manage and support learners to achieve qualifications and training milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry stakeholders.
• Promote training programmes and workforce development opportunities.
• Monitor learner progress and provide guidance and support.
• Identify opportunities to expand engagement with existing and new customers.
• Analyse regional outcomes and contribute to strategic workforce planning.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and act as a trusted industry partner.

An automotive industry qualification or significant automotive industry experience is essential. Experience in learner support, training delivery, workforce development, or customer relationship management would be beneficial to your success in this role.

What We are Looking For

To be successful, you will have:

• An automotive industry qualification or significant automotive industry experience (essential)
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients or customers
• A proactive, self-motivated and organized approach
• The ability to analyse information and solve problems effectively
• Strong computer literacy and reporting skills
• A current full driver's licence

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to learners, employers and industry.
• Enjoy a role that combines relationship management, business development and education.
• Work autonomously while being supported by a collaborative team.
• Contribute to the future development of New Zealand's skilled workforce.

If you are passionate about helping people succeed and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.