Learning Specialist

He Angitūtanga | The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Learning Specialist to join the Capability Team at Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau. In this role, you’ll design, curate, and implement learning products and pathways that support a high-performing, capable, and inclusive workforce.Collaborating across our diverse organisation, you’ll help ensure our learning experiences are human-centred, accessible, and future-focused.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of impactful learning pathways and products aligned to council's strategic goals.
• Apply good practice learning approaches, using tools and technology to support delivery at scale.
• Embed Māori outcomes as well as diversity, equity, and belonging outcomes in all learning design and delivery.
• Work in agile, cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure learning solutions are human-centred, effective, and accessible.
• Leverage insights and data to inform learning strategies and continuously improve delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on best practice learning approaches and workforce capability development.
• Design learning experiences that reflects how adults learn at work.
• Ensure all learning content is clearly documented, professionally branded, and aligned to organisational standards.

He Kōrero Mōu | About You

You bring passion for learning, collaboration, and innovation. With a strong grounding in learning and development, you thrive in complex environments, enjoy working in agile ways, and care deeply about people experience and inclusion. You’re confident using a range of technologies and are experienced in designing and delivering fit-for-purpose learning initiatives.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed. What matters most is your ability to contribute. We know that transferable skills can come from experience gained outside of work.

Ngā Āhuatanga Kei a Mātou | What We Offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We are a dynamic and passionate team dedicated to growing capability and delivering meaningful outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and influence meaningful change across the organisation.

We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement. 

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If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

Target salary for this position is $100,000.

Applications close Tuesday, 5th August 2025

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.