Manager Immigration Learning

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Lead a highly engaged team of learning professionals 
• Salary range: $118,390 - $143,639 
• Drive the successful design and delivery of high quality technical and core capability learning that makes a meaningful difference to the Immigration System
• Permanent position, located in Wellington

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

The Immigration Learning team designs and delivers a wide range of technical and core capability learning to support induction, upskilling and business change.  The team is part of the wider Service Design & Implementation branch which contributes to the Immigration System by designing and delivering changes that meet the needs of our people and our customers. As the Manager of the Immigration Learning team you will be responsible for:
 

• Leading the development of an Immigration Learning strategy that aligns with the strategic objectives of INZ and MBIE’s enterprise learning approaches to support kaimahi to be successful in their work every day.
• Anticipating the future learning needs of kaimahi and preparing annual plans to ensure that the Immigration catalogue of learning products is suitable to meet those needs.
• Providing strategic advice, insight and leadership for innovative learning strategies and solutions, ensuring that an appropriate and sustainable mix of delivery modes is in place to meet the needs of INZ.
• Working with a leadership team to lift the capability of the Immigration Learning team in preparation for an exciting upcoming programme of work.

MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Substantial track record of experience and achievement in working with a team to deliver high quality learning solutions and strategic learning advice. 
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of learning and capability uplift strategies.
• Expertise in robust evaluation of learning and its measurable outcomes for an organisation. 
• Credibility with senior leaders as an expert in adult learning who is able to troubleshoot complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. 
• Ability to be flexible and pragmatic and to quickly adapt to changing needs in a dynamic and fast-moving business environment. 
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident.

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Please note that MBIE is currently undergoing a set of significant changes which have resulted in a number of our kaimahi being considered affected. As per our usual policy, any staff affected by change are considered first for vacancies if appropriate. This may result in delays to recruitment for non-affected staff, or in recruitment being stopped prior to shortlisting or interview stage.

Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Nik Sharma at nikhil.sharma@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15796 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday,  9 February 2025