Electorate Trainer - Takanini

Do you have experience in delivering prescribed training to diverse audiences? We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic people to join our team of Electorate trainers across the motu. These roles will be dispersed throughout the electorate. You may work remotely or from one of our Electorate Headquarters and you need to be available outside of regular business hours, including weekends. You may also be required to travel and a driver’s licence is required. Full training is provided. About the role As an Electorate Trainer, you will play a vital role in the delivery of training to all Voting Place kaimahi, ensuring they understand their roles and can excel in them. As a key player in our organisation, you will collaborate with managers to plan and execute training programmes, prepare training areas, deliver prescribed training successfully, and provide valuable feedback. Your exceptional communication skills, cultural competency, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team will contribute to the growth and success of our workforce. These are casual roles with an hourly rate of $34.56 (including 8% holiday pay). The role will start with training in mid‑September. About You To be successful in this role you will preferably be an experienced trainer or facilitator, with excellent planning, communication and people skills. You can work in complex environments where there is a lot going on at one time, working with people from all walks of life. You thrive in the excitement of delivering a national event. 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 is building an inclusive strength‑focused culture where diversity is encouraged and valued, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. We want to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We are happy to discuss what works for you. You will join a team that is here for the right reasons and we are passionate about what we do. You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr