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Learning Development Officer

Job Group

  • Officer

Job Availability

  • Full Time

The Role

As a Learning Development Officer (LDO) in the RNZAF your skills and experience in teaching, adult education, training development or organisational development will be valued.

You will support the development of the New Zealand Defence Force and its people; both at home and on deployment on military operations, it is an exciting and challenging role.

Job on Base

As a Learning Development officer you will provide specialist training and guidance on educational matters to NZDF commanders and units throughout the country. You will soon become a specialist in military training, education and professional development by providing support to the wider NZDF.

Responsibilities include:

  • Selection, testing and development of translators and interpreters on operations.
  • Providing literacy and numeracy support to personnel.
  • Preparing overseas military personnel for NZDF courses.
  • Conducting occupational and training needs analysis.
  • Design and development of training courses.
  • Management and evaluation of training.
  • The provision of guidance to NZDF project teams.
  • Maintain custody of NZDF instructional standards
  • They also manage the provision of base-level courses.
  • Provide personal development advice regarding education and training opportunities.
  • Presenting lessons.

With the NZDF increasing the complexity of the technology it uses in support of training and education you will have the opportunity to work with specialist personnel in the evaluation, design and implementation of training technology solutions.

You will be provided with leadership responsibilities and along with your core tasks, undertake a range of military activities; from weapon handling, to adventure training and the potential for operational deployments.

Pay & Benefit Details

Your initial remuneration will be based on previous experience and skill level. This is negotiated on a case by case basis. As your career continues, remuneration will increase on promotion and seniority.

General Requirements

  •  You must be at least 17 years of age.
  • Meet the citizenship & security requirements to gain SV security clearance for this trade.
  • You must be free of any criminal convictions.

Educational Requirements

  • You must be a trained teacher or;
  • Hold a degree (preferably in Adult Education or a related field such as Human Resource Development, Training and Development, Vocational Training, Organisational Psychology or Education) or;
  • Hold the equivalent of a level 5 Diploma in Adult Education and Training
  • You must have had proven practical experience.

Fitness Requirements

Training

Basic Training

Initial Officer Training Course

First you’ll complete the 22-week Initial Officer Training Course (IOTC) at RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

The following are just some of the subject areas covered on IOTC:

  • RNZAF customs
  • Drill and parades
  • Military law
  • Military field skills and weapons training
  • Defence and strategic studies
  • Communication skills
  • Command, leadership and management

Job Training

After successful completion of your Initial Officer Training course, you will be posted to one of the Junior Learning and Development Officer positions within the NZ Defence College.

Although the primary focus of the role may one of Training Development, Training Evaluation, Language Literacy and Numeracy support, or English Second Language teaching, there will be opportunities to undertake a range of other tasks. These will be designed to provide exposure to some of the other areas within the NZ Defence College and will also help with your integration into the camp or base to which you are posted.

You will attend a range of courses that will introduce you to the NZDF Systems Approach to Learning and the NZDF way of conducting business. In addition you will progress towards external qualifications in Adult Education, Adult Literacy and Numeracy, and English Second Language teaching. 

As an RNZAF Officer you will also complete a number of core military training courses as part of your primary training.

Ongoing Training

Advanced Learning and Development Officer Training

After attaining experience on the job and when you have consolidated your primary training you will be nominated to attend some more advanced courses to gain higher level skills and knowledge in Training Development, Instructional Theory and Training Management. These courses will ensure that you have the in-depth professional knowledge needed for more senior appointments

Command Training

As part of your ongoing personal and professional development you will also have the opportunity to complete further modules in command management and command leadership, as well as service writing and service discipline.

These short, yet ‘punchy’ modules, are completed as part of your individual career progression, and are a prerequisite for promotion to the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

The modules are residential and are conducted at RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

Specialist Training

Command and Staff Courses

As you progress through your career you will attend two courses at the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College at Trentham Military Camp (Wellington): a residential eight week Joint Junior Staff Course and an eight month Joint Command and Staff Course.

Both courses comprise a mixture of visiting lecturers, tutored discussion groups, visits and individual study to give you the skills you need for high-ranking appointments. If you’re a successful graduate of the Senior Staff Course, you can then choose to complete one further paper to gain a Masters degree in International Security.

Location Details

You may be employed in any of the Air Force, Navy or Army camps and bases throughout New Zealand. As you gain experience you will have the opportunity to travel overseas and be employed in a wide variety of Defence Force posts.

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