Flexible working your way, WFH options, bday leave, family friendly holiday closedownsCollaborative and innovative People & Safety Leadership TeamMake a difference in New Zealand's largest business sector – AgricultureMo te whai waahi | About the opportunityWe're looking for an inspiring leader to join our People and Safety Leadership Team as Head of Training and Development. Based in Burnside, the position covers parental leave for a 12-month fixed term.Reporting to our Chief People Officer, you'll:Coach and empower your amazing team to be the best they can beSupport new training and development initiativesLead the training and development strategy across the co-operativeSupport the development and knowledge of Farmlanders and help us meet our strategic goalsYou'll lead a close-knit and highly skilled team of four who utilise industry-leading technology including our Totara based LMS 'The Greenhouse', Microsoft 365, Viva, and Articulate 360. Amongst our achievements in the past 12 months we've implemented national technical and retail CPD and training programmes, introduced Gallup and CliftonStrengths, and launched internship opportunities.With 1300+ employees across the motu, there is huge room to work at organisational, strategic level and credibly influence learning outcomes across Farmlands. Our culture is collaborative – we back each other and See It Through . We love to innovate and have our ' Minds Open ' to all possibilities. We respect and value our differences and opinions, and support each other to ' Be You' .Mohou ake | About youThis is the perfect contract role for an L&D Leader with a passion for strategy and coaching to support our team to drive forward and delivercurrent and new initiatives.It goes without saying that you'll be well-versed in L&D and adult learning principles, and have significant experience leading a training and development team. You'll also be in your element influencing key stakeholders in strategy meetings, coaching your team, and building general capability to support strategic priorities.Key to your success will be:High levels of influencing and presentation skillsCritical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skillsA relevant tertiary qualification or similar experienceResilience, humour and the ability to work at paceThe ability muck in and be 'on the tools' as neededMo nga painga | About the benefitsYou'll have autonomy in a collaborative environment, work in a motivated and high performing team, and partner with passionate people across the organisation.You'll be rewarded with:Competitive remuneration packageFlexible working your waySick leave from Day 1Ra whanau - paid birthday leaveAccess to training through our online library - The GreenhouseStaff discounts at Farmlands Retail StoresExclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card PartnersFree parking at our Support OfficeClose to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the roadPet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to workAdditional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave.Te Tono | How to applyFire through your CV and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands Te Whenua Taroa.Applications close:24 April 2024.Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.Mo matou | About usAt Farmlands - Te Whenua Taroa, our purpose is to be the No. 1 buying group for New Zealand farmers and growers, and our vision is to be the 'go-to' for everyone connected to our land. This is what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us going day in and day out.As New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, we have an annual turnover of more than $2.3 billion, with over 1200 staff in over 80 locations from Cape Reinga to Bluff. In addition to our strong core retail business, we have a well-established shareholder card network with operations in feed production, nutrition, ecommerce, fuel, distribution, agronomy, to name a few.Joining Farmlands People & Safety team gives you the chance to contribute to a Kiwi-owned brand. We offer autonomy in a collaborative fast-paced environment where we truly value 'Minds Open', 'Be-ing You', and 'See-ing it Through'.#J-18808-Ljbffr
