National Workforce Development Manager
National Workforce Development Manager
Shape the future of New Zealand’s energy workforce
Ventia is seeking an experienced National Workforce Development Manager to drive capability development across our Energy Networks & Renewables business.
As New Zealand’s energy sector continues to evolve, the need for skilled, future-ready talent has never been greater. In this influential national role, you’ll work with operational leaders, training providers, industry bodies, and Māori and Pasifika partners to develop workforce strategies, strengthen learning pathways, and help our people reach their full potential.
At Ventia, we believe together we go further. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will help shape the future workforce of our business while creating opportunities for others to grow, develop, and succeed. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to find your further through meaningful work, professional development, and the ability to make a lasting impact.
What’s in it for you?
- National role with strategic influence
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Career development opportunities
- Opportunity to shape workforce capability and talent pathways
- Award-winning Safe for Life culture
About the Role
Reporting into the business, you’ll lead the development and delivery of learning and workforce initiatives that support our people, operational requirements, and future workforce needs.
You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training programmes remain compliant, effective, and aligned with industry requirements, while helping to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead learning and development initiatives nationally
- Drive workforce capability and training strategies
- Manage training partnerships and programmes
- Support and mentor trainees
- Contribute to workforce planning activities
- Build relationships with industry and community partners
- Identify capability gaps and development opportunities
- Provide advice on industry and regulatory changes
- Improve learning systems and processes
About You
You’ll be passionate about developing people and creating opportunities for others to succeed. You’re a strong relationship builder who can engage with a wide range of stakeholders and translate business needs into practical workforce solutions.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in learning, training, or workforce development
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Experience working with Māori and Pasifika training organisations
- Understanding of NZQA and the New Zealand training landscape
- Experience within the electricity, infrastructure, trades, or related sectors
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong organisational, planning, and reporting capabilities
- A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
Applications close on 7 Aug 2026 at 5 pm
Why Ventia?
Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services providers, delivering essential services that keep communities connected and thriving. We value diversity, champion safety, and invest in our people because we know our success is built on the capability of our teams.
If you’re ready to help shape the next generation of talent in the energy sector and make a meaningful impact across a national business, we’d love to hear from you.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number: 167999