Training and Development Manager

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dunedin is seeking a Manager for Training and Development. You will oversee prevention and education programmes, enhance peer support initiatives, and provide training on handling disclosures of sexual and intimate partner violence. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and expertise in developing and delivering effective education programmes. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in developing and delivering prevention and education programmes.
• Ability to relate to a wide range of people, especially young adults.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prevention and education programmes.
• Enhance the Peer Support Volunteer Programme.
• Provide training on handling sexual violence disclosures.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Trauma-aware practices

Decision-making skills

Leadership to volunteers

Education

Degree in social service, public health, law, education, or related field

Tools

Technology and database systems

Job description

Overview

Te Whare Tāwharau is the University of Otago’s dedicated sexual violence and intimate partner violence education support and prevention centre. Our small, close-knit team works collaboratively to address sexual violence and intimate partner violence issues across campus, combining compassion and professionalism to meet the diverse needs of those accessing our services. We provide comprehensive support to survivors, including advocacy and assistance tailored to individual circumstances.

Our Peer Support Volunteer training programme empowers students to provide empathetic, informed peer support. In addition, we offer a variety of prevention and education programmes to staff and students, fostering a campus culture of respect and safety.

To maintain and enhance the quality of our services, we evaluate our initiatives, to ensure our practices are evidence-based and contribute to broader advancements in prevention and response strategies beyond our university community.

The role/Te mahi

As Manager, Training and Development, you will oversee prevention and education programmes, enhance the Peer Support Volunteer Programme, support survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence, and lead recruitment, onboarding, and training for facilitators and volunteers. Other key responsibilities include:

• Providing education and training for students and staff on handling sexual violence and intimate partner violence disclosures, sexual consent, and bystander programs.
• Support the development of prevention, education, and Volunteer Training programmes with the Te Whare Tāwharau team.
• Support survivors in navigating university systems and accessing assistance networks.

Your skills and experience/Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako

Our ideal candidate is a compassionate, pragmatic leader with exceptional emotional intelligence. Calm under pressure, you balance strategic vision with daily demands, fostering trust and resilience within the team. As an adaptable and innovative communicator, you drive continuous improvement while ensuring stakeholders feel valued and heard.

We are seeking someone with at least a degree-level qualification in social service, public health, law, education, or related field with in-depth expertise in sexual and intimate partner violence. You are skilled in developing and delivering prevention, education, and awareness programmes, with expertise in best practices for driving change. Other skills needed are:

• Advanced communication and relationship-building skills with staff and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing risk, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of empowerment.
• Expertise in trauma-aware, culturally responsive, and healing-informed practices.
• Strong decision-making and policy development skills.
• High competency with technology and database systems.
• Experience in facilitation, training, and professional development.
• Experience in providing leadership to volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to a wide range of people, and particularly to relate to young adults and students.
• Knowledge of external agencies that provide support to people impacted by sexual violence or intimate partner violence.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $80,749 to $85,649, Top of Range $100,776 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information or to discuss the roles in confidence - please contact Hahna Briggs via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501408 will close on Monday, 13 October 2025, at 11.59pm.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.