Training Advisor, Engineering (Invercargill)

Talent Group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

Flexible and autonomous work

Job summary

Talent Group is seeking a Training Advisor, Engineering in Invercargill to support apprentices and employers across training journeys. You will mentor learners, build industry relationships and coordinate learner progress reviews.

The role travels within the Waikato region to visit workplaces, develop training plans, and drive outcomes. You will foster partnerships with schools and industry groups while maintaining records and contributing to regional growth.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or workforce development.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with apprentices, employers, trainers and stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to apprentices.
• Conduct workplace visits and learner progress reviews.
• Develop training plans aligned to workplace requirements and learner goals.
• Identify learners needing support and implement improvement strategies.
• Coordinate study groups and learner engagement activities.
• Provide assessment support to workplace assessors as needed.
• Promote apprenticeship pathways and industry training opportunities.
• Engage with schools, careers advisors and industry groups to encourage trades.
• Maintain learner records and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and regional growth.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Communication

Independent work

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Training Advisor, Engineering (Invercargill)

About the job Training Advisor, Engineering (Invercargill)

Invercargill | Company Vehicle Provided | Competitive Salary Package

Are you passionate about developing people, supporting apprentices, and helping businesses build a skilled workforce?

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Training Advisor, supporting apprentices and employers throughout their training journey. This is a highly rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to mentor learners, engage with industry employers, and contribute to the growth of New Zealand's future workforce.

About the Role

As a Training Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to both apprentices and employers, ensuring learners receive the support, guidance, and resources they need to successfully complete their apprenticeship programmes.

This role involves regular travel throughout the Waikato region, visiting workplaces, building strong industry relationships, conducting learner reviews, and supporting training outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with apprentices, employers, trainers, and industry stakeholders.
• Support apprentices throughout their training journey, providing mentoring, coaching, and guidance.
• Conduct workplace visits and learner progress reviews.
• Develop training plans aligned to workplace requirements and learner goals.
• Identify learners requiring additional support and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate and facilitate study groups and learner engagement activities.
• Provide assessment support and coaching to workplace assessors where required.
• Promote apprenticeship pathways and industry training opportunities.
• Engage with secondary schools, careers advisors, and industry groups to encourage future participation in trades and vocational education.
• Maintain accurate learner records and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and regional growth opportunities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Trade Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, such as Fitting and Turning, Fabrication, Welding etc
• Experience in training, mentoring, coaching, education, apprenticeship support, or workforce development.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• The ability to work independently and manage a regional territory.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• A genuine passion for helping people succeed.
• Confidence working with employers, learners, and industry representatives.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Ideally you will also have

• Experience within a trade, manufacturing, engineering, construction, or vocational training environment.
• Workplace assessor, training, or adult education experience.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, industry training, or workforce development programmes.
• Experience working with schools, training providers, or industry organisations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Flexible and autonomous work environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's careers
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

If you enjoy working with people, building strong industry relationships, and helping apprentices achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.