Line Distribution Mechanic (Trainer / Assessor)

at  Avetta LLC

Avetta connects networks of safe workers, companies, and assets. We help our clients manage risk, increase productivity, and ensure the safety of their workforce – including contracting companies, workers and assets in our cloud-based platform. We are an NZQA accredited industry leader in training and competency management across infrastructure and utilities sectors in New Zealand.

SUMMARY

The purpose of the trainer/assessor role is to deliver engaging and practical training and assessment programmes that improve worker performance by enabling the competence to carry out their work to a high standard and to do it safely. The role requires development and updating of training and assessment materials incorporating best practice techniques. Participation in quality improvement processes including self-assessment, formal evaluation and moderation are an important aspect of the role.

MINIMUM SKILLSET:

• Proficient skills in Microsoft products – Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• At least three years’ industry work experience in either the Telecommunications, Electricity Supply, or Infrastructure Industry.
• Must have the desire and commitment to continually upskill and improve.
• Need to be patient and flexible in teaching methods, and able to coordinate people at different stages of learning.
• Must be punctual, organised, able to plan and be flexible.
• Need to be curious, proactive and always looking for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Must be self-motivated, positive, and outgoing.
• Must have good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and relate well to people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
• Must be able to work well in an open environment with other team members.

Physical Requirements

• A good standard of physical health and fitness is required for this role.
• A tidy and professional standard of dress is required.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• An Electrical Registration AND/OR other recognised relevant technical qualification e.g., Electrical Trade Certificate, NZ Certificate in Electricity (Distribution)/Engineering and/or Telecommunications.
• A full clean driver’s licence.
• Assessor or Adult Education Qualification.
• Experience with supervising/mentoring staff desirable.
• Experience in a training role preferred.
• Understanding of relevant industries including NZ Electricity Supply, Telecommunications or Infrastructure.
• Clear understanding of current statutes and codes of practice governing work in relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of the NZQA framework.

• To work with individuals and/or organisations to develop and provide engaging, relevant, practical training and assessment programmes across infrastructure industries.
• To provide work type competency (WTC) and industry Health and Safety related training.
• Coach and mentor candidates to successfully complete all on-job requirements.
• Effectively identify and deliver to the varying level of support needed by candidates.
• Establish customer needs for training and assessment and thinking outside the box to solve customer training problems.
• Developing and updating course training material and training activities.
• Developing and updating assessment activities and carrying out post-course and workplace assessment within identified deadlines.
• Carrying out internal moderation of assessment.
• Assessing the effectiveness of own training design and delivery.
• Staying up to date with industry practice, rules, and standards.
• Liaise with relevant organisations, industry, and professional bodies, as required and participate in industry working groups to improve industry training outcomes.
• Keeping training and assessment information up to date for each candidate in the LMS.
• To work well within the Avetta team and its priority behaviours to maintain a high level of quality and ensure continued business success.
• Other functions as determined by business requirements.