Training & Capability Leader - NZ Plant

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in New Zealand is seeking a Training Manager to lead the implementation and governance of NZ Nutrition’s training programs, ensuring alignment with Abbott’s global standards. You will drive capability, readiness, and continuous learning across the site, coordinating with leadership and SMEs to deliver compliant and high-quality operations.

You will oversee LMS management, training records, and development of resources for current and future business needs, while modeling Abbott values and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Level 7 equivalent in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Adult Education, Organisational Development, Business, Food Technology, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure training and capability programs support site objectives, workforce requirements, compliance expectations, and future operational needs.
• Partner with site leadership to identify capability gaps, workforce development priorities, and succession requirements.
• Ensure learning and development initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and enterprise standards.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise on capability development, workforce readiness, and adult learning practices.
• Manage the site’s Learning Management System(s) (LMS) for assigned team members, including generating reports and maintaining the system in a compliance-ready state.
• Maintain training records and materials to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Provide daily guidance and direction to training team on task assignments and expectations.
• Model the organization’s values and drive a culture of engagement throughout the organization by providing effective leadership, direction, development, and support of the team.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Training analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Level 7 in HR/L&D/Adult Ed

Tools

LMS

Job description

Abbott in New Zealand is seeking a Training Manager to lead the implementation and governance of NZ Nutrition’s training programs, ensuring alignment with Abbott’s global standards. You will drive capability, readiness, and continuous learning across the site, coordinating with leadership and SMEs to deliver compliant and high-quality operations.

You will oversee LMS management, training records, and development of resources for current and future business needs, while modeling Abbott values and