Learning Designer

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.  

Learning Designer – 2x 6-month Fixed-Term

• Design impactful online and blended training in security and organisational resilience
• Lead the learning design process from concept to implementation
• Collaborate to create engaging, learner-focused content

This fixed-term role focuses on the design and development of instructional materials on security and organisational resilience. Using instructional design theory, practices, and technologies, the role will deliver fit-for-purpose learning solutions.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

You’ll work as part of a small team, helping to transform the Ministry’s security and organisational resilience training programme by creating engaging learning resources. As a Learning Designer, you’ll be responsible for:

• The design, development and implementation of learning and development initiatives including online and blended solutions with support from Subject Matter Experts and the training team.
• The design and development of a range of interactive and engaging tools and resources to support learning.

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The full salary range for this role is $76,363 to $103,314 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

We’d like to hear from you if you are an experienced learning designer with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in developing engaging online and blended training materials utilising development tools including Articulate Storyline and Rise.
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles and learning evaluation strategies.
• Ability to effectively plan, manage and execute learning projects within a project-based environment.
• Ability to understand complex problems and think creatively to develop solutions and make the most of the resources and expertise around you to deliver impactful results.
• At least 3 years experience in the design, development and delivery of learning and development initiatives.
• Experience developing training within a protective security context is not essential, but would be advantageous.

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.  If you are just starting on this journey that’s OK too – as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.  As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support. 

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter, and if you have a digital portfolio or examples of previous work, we’d love to see those as well.

For a confidential discussion please email Kim Wilkins

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at Confidential level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9pm on Thursday 19th December 2024.

Please note: Candidates should expect to hear back about their application in the new year.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.