Electorate Trainer - Northcote

About the role We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic Electorate Trainers to join our team across the electorate. These roles will be dispersed throughout the electorate, allowing you to work remotely or from our Electorate Headquarters. Trainers need to be available outside of regular business hours, including weekends, and may be required to travel. A driver’s licence is required. Full training is provided. As an Electorate Trainer, you play a vital role in delivering training to all Voting Place kaimahi, ensuring they understand their roles and can excel in them. About you You are an experienced trainer or facilitator with excellent planning, communication and people skills. You can work in complex environments, collaborate with managers, and deliver national events. Your communication skills, cultural competency and teamwork will help us grow our workforce. What you’ll be doing Collaborate with the Recruitment and Rostering Manager and Electorate Manager to facilitate training for our Voting Place kaimahi. Prepare and set up training areas according to the Electorate Manager's guidelines. Attend training sessions to familiarise yourself with training materials and delivery requirements. Complete necessary training and eLearning. Conduct evaluations of participants, providing constructive feedback to the Recruitment and Rostering Manager. Deliver nationally prescribed training to voting place staff within the time allocated, ensuring successful outcomes. What you’ll need to succeed The ability to present using a variety of forms, particularly PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including pronunciation of te reo Māori. Experience in delivering training, utilising nationally prescribed strategies and materials. Proven ability to train a diverse and culturally inclusive audience. Strong interpersonal skills that build effective relationships. Demonstrates integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to handle sensitive information. Action‑oriented with a drive for results, taking initiative to achieve goals. Methodical and disciplined approach to training delivery within set timelines. Access to reliable transportation. Why join the Electoral Commission? The Commission builds an inclusive, strength‑focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations and identities, and we provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. What's next? To view the job description or to apply for this role, contact [email protected]. Applications close Sunday 26 July at 11pm. We will review applications as received and may progress suitable candidates before the closing date. You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr