Senior Adult Learning Tutor

Mō te tūnga | About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and people leader to make a meaningful impact across the New Zealand Defence Force.

As the Senior Adult Learning Tutor, you will support Adult Learning Tutors and provide expert advice, coaching and support to learners, instructors and stakeholders across the Woodbourne region. You will play a key role in developing and delivering adult learning programmes, literacy and numeracy support, learning pathways and educational guidance that help NZDF personnel achieve their professional and academic goals.

Based at Woodbourne Military Camp, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of learning services, mentoring staff, and promoting best-practice adult learning approaches. You will work closely with military schools, units and external education providers to ensure learners and instructors receive support as they complete vocational training.

This role offers a unique combination of delivery and instructor support, with opportunities to contribute to learning excellence across the NZDF.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring a genuine passion for supporting adult learners to succeed.

You will have:

• Experience working within a team in an education, training or learning environment;
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, workplace literacy and numeracy, and learner support practices
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing both learners and instructors
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence using technology and contemporary learning tools, including online and blended learning platforms.

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in Education, or a relevant tertiary qualification combined with adult education expertise. Experience in literacy and numeracy training and knowledge of the New Zealand tertiary education environment will be highly regarded.

A current full New Zealand driver's licence is required, and applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the required NZ Government security clearance.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close on Wednesday 4 November 2026.

Use the links on this page where you’ll be directed to the Defence Careers website.

Please Note:

• All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description.
• Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

NZDF Employees/Members – please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.

NZDF Contractors – please apply via the Defence Careers website.

NZDF Reserves – please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.

Please Note:

To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here’s what you need to know:

Low Level Security Clearance

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.