Learning & Development Lead - T&I NZ

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes 
• Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
• Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do.
• A values-driven organisation with genuine diversity commitments
• Opportunities to shape nation‑wide initiatives and deliver meaningful, measurable social impact.

 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 
 

At Downer, learning isn’t a support function, it’s a strategic driver of safety, performance and future growth. We’re looking for an exceptional Learning & Development Lead to shape enterprise‑wide capability across our Transport & Infrastructure business in New Zealand.

 

This is a senior, high‑impact role where learning, compliance and capability directly influence business performance, safety and long‑term competitiveness.

 

You’ll be accountable for setting the L&D strategy, ensuring learning compliance, and delivering scalable, fit‑for‑purpose capability programs across frontline, operational and leadership cohorts. This includes ownership of graduate, apprentice and cadet programs, learning governance, compliance accreditation, and workforce capability uplift aligned to operational and regulatory requirements.

 

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & Development and compliance function across T&I (NZ). 
• Set and execute L&D strategy aligned to business and workforce needs. 
• Deliver compliance training, accreditation and learning governance. 
• Lead graduate, apprentice and cadet programs end‑to‑end.
• Embed scalable digital and blended learning solutions. 
• Provide strategic capability advice to senior leaders. 
• Establish learning analytics, reporting and ROI insights. 
• Manage L&D budgets, suppliers and training investment. 
• Build strong relationships across business and external partners. 
• Lead and develop a high‑performing L&D team.
• Champion Zero Harm, safety and sustainability through learning.
   

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• 10+ years’ senior experience leading Learning & Development or capability functions within large, matrixed organisations.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise‑wide L&D strategies and high‑impact capability programs. 
• Strong experience in learning compliance, governance and accreditation in regulated environments. 
• Proven people leadership capability, including leading and developing specialist teams. 
• Experience designing and embedding leadership, frontline and operational capability frameworks. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders. 
• A data‑driven mindset with experience in learning analytics, reporting and insight. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, HR, Training or a related discipline (preferred). 
• Experience with learning systems and platforms (Oracle desirable). 
• Infrastructure, construction or industrial sector experience (highly regarded).

 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 731889.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close earlier if the right applicant is found.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

 

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