Devonport, AucklandFull-time, PermanentThis is a full time permanent (civ) positionWhat you will doOur training resource coordinators in conjunction with the planning and scheduling coordinators provide resource and administrative support for courses and training conducted by the NZ Defence Force. In this role you will play a vital part in ensuring that allocated training activities are resourced and administered to succeed.What we needWe are seeking a person who can demonstrate experience in managing resources and workflow. You are a competent administrator with the ability to learn and understand new software packages and information systems. Your prior administration experience has equipped you with excellent communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines.In this role you will work across a wide range of people, building and maintaining good working relationships which requires excellent communication and top notch relationship management skills.A good proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is essential and any SAP/SRM, KEA and E Travel experience is a definite advantage. You will be joining a small, supportive team of people passionate about the work they do.Who we areOur 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.To achieve this purpose our mission is to deliver common individual training and education as directed, and provide pan- New Zealand Defence Force individual training and education governance, management and enabling services, in order to support joint operational excellence.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 UsNZDF 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 familyFully funded life cover up to $300,000Access to holiday accommodation across NZ5 weeks annual leave per yearFlexible working environment and positive cultureOpportunities for career developmentVariety, challenge and a chance to influenceHow to ApplyTo 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 Liz Barclay on 0212452348.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 on Monday 10 February 2020.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:Low level Security Clearancemost preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, ORis a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
