L&D Coordinator

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

Mō te tūranga mahi – about the role

As our Learning Programme & Events Coordinator, you will sit at the heart of our vibrant L&D team who design, develop and implement learning experiences that truly empower our people.

In this role, you will own the end‑to‑end delivery of both internal and external programmes—coordinating enrolments, championing participation, and communicating opportunities with a friendly, proactive touch. By keeping our learning‑management system spotless and driving consistent, insightful evaluations, you will guarantee every session is high‑impact and memorable.

Most importantly, you will be a key driver of our Career Progression framework, guiding employees, managers and Board members through their development journeys and helping them realise their full potential.

If you’re passionate about creating excellent learning experiences and helping people thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Ko wai koe – about you

You are a detail‑oriented, people‑focused professional who thrives on delivering seamless learning experiences and enjoys collaborating with diverse teams to drive growth.

You will bring:

• Proven track record managing multiple learning streams

• Solid understanding of adult‑education concepts

• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail

• Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders

The expected appointing range for this position is $73,684 - $78,596.

Why work for us

Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages

• Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver

• Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave

• Childcare allowance for your preschoolers

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community

• Great work-life balance

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

• Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance

• Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

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• Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: What to expect | Beyond Ordinary Careers

You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service