Mō tēnei tūranga mahi| About this role
What you will do
The Manager, Performance and Evaluation is the principal NZ Defence College's learning evaluation subject matter expert, responsible for coordinating and communicating all NZDF individual learning related evaluation and measurement activities.
This role is responsible for effectively leading a national team of evaluation experts to:
Ensure monitoring systems track and maintain oversight of NZDF individual learning performance;
Provide evidence based information to enable NZDF stakeholders to assess and understand the impact of individual learning across the NZDF learning system;
Provide strategic and operational reporting information to inform data driven decision making.
What we need
We are seeking an experienced learning/training evaluation professional:
who has formal evaluation training and experience (this is different from research experience);
who can communicate evaluation data into meaningful infographics and decision support tools for stakeholders;
who is an extraordinary communicator;
who is comfortable working in complex stakeholder landscapes;
who is able to translate evaluation insights into practical and tangible change recommendations at the workplace, or at the operational edge;
who is experienced in translating cross-sector best practice into the Defence context and situation;
who can be an active contributor to cross-Directorate working groups;
who is a systems thinker;
who is an experienced leader with well-developed people management skills with a track record of developing capability to provide ongoing development;
who can travel within New Zealand to visit your team at other NZDF camps and bases.
Successful application will need to have a minimum Bachelor's Degree in Evaluation, Leadership or Tertiary Teaching Assessment (or very similar) AND 5+ years experiences leading training/education evaluation in a large and complex environment.
If you tick these boxes, please review the position description, and if this role excites you, we would love to hear from you!
Please note:When you submit your application via our online platform, please include with your cover letter, as a separate page, a one page infographic you have personally developed that helps communicate evaluation results.
This role will commence as soon as possible, so start the new year with this great opportunity.
Who we are
The New Zealand Defence College vision is to lead New Zealand Defence Force learning to enable an integrated Defence Force.
Our purpose is to achieve greater integration of the New Zealand Defence Force's individual training and education through the provision of standardised learning policy, enabling services and systems; reduced duplication and other inefficiencies; promotion of a 21st century learning environment; implementation and management of smart learning capabilities; and where beneficial and appropriate to do so, the design, development and delivery of common and joint learning.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.
Why Us
NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:
Great benefits for you and your family ;
Full time ongoing work;
Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
Access to holiday accommodation across NZ;
5 weeks annual leave per year;
Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities;
Flexible working environment and positive culture;
Opportunities for career development;
Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
How to Apply
Please include:A one page infographic, attached to your cover letter, that you have personally developed that helps communicate evaluation results.
To view the Position Description and to apply online please visit our Defence Careers website, or use the links on this page. For further information, contact Kristin Huff on (06) 352 8527.
Please note:If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.
Applications close onWednesday 27 January 2021.
Please note:Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:
Higher level Security Clearance
most preferably a NZ citizen whohas resided continuouslyin this country for the last10 years, OR
is a citizen of,and/or has resided continuouslyin one or more of the following countries for the last10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA;andhas a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
