Learning Development Consultant
DEFEND Limited, New Zealand

• Support the development amp; delivery of DEFEND's Cybersecurity Careers and Academy programmes
• Plenty of opportunity for career growth
• Flexibility with work hours and work from home and/or office

DEFEND is a leading cybersecurity company committed to achieving excellence in cyber resilience for all our customers. We are seeking a Learning amp; Development Consultant to support the development and delivery of DEFEND's Cybersecurity Careers and Academy programmes and our learning amp; development initiatives to support the growth and development of DEFEND's staff members.

As a Learning amp; Development Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of DEFEND’s Cybersecurity Careers and Academy programmes, as well as learning amp; development initiatives to support the growth and development of DEFEND’s staff members. You will be working closely with People leads to assist with the candidate and employee life cycle and partnering with candidates, tertiary education providers throughout New Zealand, and third-party training providers.

In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating the onboarding and induction of early talent into DEFEND and onto their relevant development programmes in line with agreed timescales. You will be the first point of contact for current and future cohorts of interns and work with people leaders to lead, coach, and develop early talent to be their best and realise their potential.

• Experience in coordinating the development and implementation of appropriate programme structures, learning design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation approaches for training.
• Experience in designing and facilitating bespoke team sessions and blended learning pathways while keeping abreast of external Lamp;D trends.
• You should have a passion for learning, accepting we make mistakes, and always striving to improve.

If you're passionate about supporting talented individuals, enabling them to deliver outstanding results, and want to be a part of a leading cybersecurity company, apply now for the Learning amp; Development Consultant position at DEFEND.

Benefits

We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to - BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD. Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year!

Each customer we work with is different. Our dedicated approach is to help organisations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care.

We hold ourselves accountable by our core values. Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference.

What’s great about working for DEFEND?

By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture amp; awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive amp; defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors.

Work life balance:

• With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working
• Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle

Career / Professional Development:

We will build on your learning to solve our customers most complex business challenges in the digital age, whilst developing commercial and business skills, along with:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Mentors: You’ll be joining a team of truly passionate and highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their game and who enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to others
• Opportunity: Progress into other exciting roles across DEFEND

Diversity amp; Inclusion:

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or disability. Each addition to ou

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