Auckland Training Advisor, Engineering Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic, professional, and passionate Maintenance Engineer to put down the tools and start a new career as a Training Advisor, for the Auckland region.

You will join Competenz, a Industry Training Organisation who work with over 3,500 companies and 20,000+ learners in 36 industries around New Zealand each year to build skills, careers, and businesses. Most learning takes place on-the-job.

Competenz partner with employers, apprentices, schools, training providers and assessors across the country to help New Zealanders, and are geographically spread across New Zealand.

Reporting to the Regional Manager Apprenticeships you will be the Trusted Advisor in this region of New Zealand for their learners and customers in the Engineering sector. You will build and maintain positive relationships with the learners and employers whilst ensuring your engagement reflects a thorough understanding of your customers business.

As a member of the Auckland Training Advisor’s team you will have absolute focus on the learner, setting them up for success and providing tailored support through their apprenticeship whilst also focusing on apprenticeship replenishment and growth through identification of wider business opportunities.

You will be joining a passionate and committed team and will need a high level of motivation and commitment to achieving successful outcomes. Your professional maturity will serve you well in this role as you bring to the team your ability to manage your time, schedule, and outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Engineering industry experience and knowledge, and the ability to gain respect within the industry
• A New Zealand Trade qualification
• Relationship management experience and confidence.
• Ideally a Workplace Assessor and/or Moderator (or ability to gain this qualification)
• Would be fantastic if you came with an adult education certificate or Training delivery qualification and/or experience, but not a pre-requisite
• Sound administrative skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage own territory effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of the customer
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding and knowledge of H&S legislation
• A sound level of computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft office suite
• A clean driver’s licence as a vehicle will be provided for this role

Why apply for this role:

• You will be joining a great organisation where you will get true job satisfaction
• The opportunity to give back to an industry that you love
• Vehicle for most personal use
• Wellness programme, including flu vaccinations, discounts with Southern Cross and Lumino dentists
• Free annual health checks ups and discounted vision screening
• Extra-long, long weekends – they finish midday on day before long weekends
• Birthday leave, their gift to you – the day off!

To be considered for this exciting role, apply online today with your resume.