Electorate Trainer - Port Waikato

Do you have experience delivering prescribed training to diverse audiences? We are seeking 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 regular business hours, including weekends. You may also be required to travel, and a driver’s licence is required. Full training is provided. As an Electorate Trainer, you will play a vital role in delivering training to all Voting Place kaimahi to ensure they understand their roles and can excel in them. If you have excellent communication skills, strong training delivery experience, and a commitment to cultural competency, we want to hear from you. About the Role Join our team as a Trainer and ensure all our Voting Place kaimahi receive comprehensive training aligned with national requirements. As a key player in our organisation, you will collaborate with managers to plan and execute training programs, 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 support 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 the Electoral Commission Confidence in a free, fair, and secret voting system is at the heart of any democracy. In Aotearoa New Zealand this is something we almost take for granted. But it relies on the integrity of our electoral process, and at the Electoral Commission safeguarding trust and confidence in this process is central to everything we do. Here’s your chance to contribute to New Zealand’s democracy as part of a team that will deliver voting services to voters in various electorates. It is an exciting and varied role within a team that is committed, supportive and hands‑on. 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 many things are happening at once, working with people from all walks of life. You thrive on 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 familiarize 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 allocated time, 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 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 aim to provide a flexible working environment where everyone feels valued and supported. 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