Industry Trainer – Security (Contractor)

About the role

The Skills Institute is looking for an experienced Industry Trainer in Security to deliver practical weekend workshops for learners completing the Level 3 Certificate of Achievement (COA) in Security. Based at the Wiri campus, you will use your industry expertise to create safe, supportive and industry‑relevant learning experiences that prepare learners for real‑world security roles.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate in‑person two‑day practical workshops each month focused on Security Conflict Management.
• Deliver the Level 3 Security COA programme to a high standard.
• Support learner engagement, wellbeing and progression throughout the programme.
• Provide practical instruction, guidance and structured feedback to learners.
• Assess and mark learner assessments in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain accurate learner records, assessment documentation and reporting.
• Monitor learner attendance, engagement and achievement outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with assessment, moderation and quality‑assurance standards.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive workshop environment.

Required profile

• Current or previous experience working within the security industry.
• Strong practical understanding of security operations and procedures.
• Experience in training, facilitation, adult education or coaching environments.
• Ability to engage and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Availability to deliver weekend workshops at the Wiri campus.
• Understanding of learner engagement, progress tracking and vocational education environments.
• Unit Standard 4098 (Assessment of Learners) or willingness to obtain it.

Required skills

• Security operations
• Conflict Management
• Assessment of Learners (Unit Standard 4098)

What we offer

• Health & wellbeing support including EAP and annual flu vaccinations.
• Flexible work benefits such as birthday leave.
• Learning & development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and in‑house workshops.
• A supportive culture built on Joy, Manaakitanga, Growth and Boldness.