Advisor – Learning Experience | Kaitohutohu - Wheako Akoranga (Fixed-Term)

• Fixed-term role (6–12 months) – parental leave cover
• Based in Wellington

Are you passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that make a real impact?

About Us | Ko mātou  

Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa is a Central Government employer of 1300+ people across Aotearoa. We provide data and statistics to support the decisions of Government, Māori and Iwi organisations, businesses, NGOs, and New Zealanders. Our work is About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa – data that improves lives today and for generations to come. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.  

What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe  

We encourage you to go to our careers site to learn more about the Way We Work at Stats NZ and also check out our benefits. We want working for us… to work for you!! 

Starting salary: $83,195 - $97,876 (pro-rata) + superannuation 

Other benefits of joining Stats NZ include: 

• Flu Vaccines, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and corporate rates for a variety of services and products 
• Develop and grow your career (coaching, training, study support, secondments) 
• Contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference to all people in Aotearoa
• 3 extra annual leave days (taken during Christmas office closure)
• State of the art, 6-star green building in Wellington

The role | Te tūnga

Stats NZ is looking for an Advisor – Learning Experience to join our People Experience team for a fixed-term contract while covering someone on parental leave. This is a great opportunity to contribute to building capability across our organisation and work alongside a talented team of learning, organisational development, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) specialists.

What you’ll bring:

• A commitment to crafting meaningful and impactful learning opportunities
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• Knowledge of modern adult learning principles, tools, and techniques

What you’ll do:

In this role, you’ll partner with stakeholders to understand learning needs and design solutions that lift performance and capability across Stats NZ. You’ll also play a key role in managing and enhancing our learning systems and offerings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and engaging, flexible learning experiences (e-learning, induction, orientation, etc.)
• Leading the development and maintenance of our Ako learning system (Totara LMS) ensuring it’s used to its full potential
• Managing and leading our semi-annual Study Assistance programme, guiding staff through the application process and working with the approval panel to review submissions.
• Researching and applying innovative learning practices and tools
• Collaborating with internal customers to create tailored learning solutions
• Supporting the delivery of core internal learning programmes (Stats NZ Essentials, Orientation Day, Diversity & Inclusion, Māori Crown Relations etc)

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, creative, and motivated by growth and development.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience with adult learning strategies and facilitation
• Knowledge of learning management systems and digital learning tools (Totara LMS, Articulate rise)
• Strong workshop design and delivery skills
• An interest in inclusive learning practices
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga, Te reo Māori and Te Ao Māori, and engagement with local Iwi

We understand transferable skills can come from experience gained from outside of work. We encourage you to be you in your application. 

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don’t need to be knowledgeable in all these areas already, but you do need to be on board with learning and have a genuine interest and willingness to grow on this journey with us.

Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono 

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page.

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz  if you have any questions.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.