Adviser - Capability

About the role

Step into a dynamic position designing capability solutions that improve New Zealand’s food safety system. You will combine learning design, stakeholder engagement and regulatory insight to create tools and resources that support effective practice and high‑quality outcomes across the sector.

Key responsibilities

• Develop tools and resources that build regulatory capability.
• Design engaging learning, including e‑learning programmes.
• Partner with verifiers, subject‑matter experts and other stakeholders.
• Utilise systems such as a Learning Management System and content‑creation tools.
• Support projects that strengthen food‑safety outcomes.
• Coordinate and administer ongoing programmes, for example Food Act Verifier continuing professional development.

Required profile

• Passionate about building capability and creating learning that makes a tangible difference.
• Experience in learning and development or capability building within complex or regulated environments.
• Confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
• Ability to simplify complex or technical information into clear, engaging content.
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality.
• Interest in the primary sector or food‑safety environment.

Required skills

• Experience in adult learning or capability building.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information clearly.
• Experience using a Learning Management System or digital learning tools.
• Background in public or private sector environments.

What we offer

• A breadth of development and learning opportunities.