Workforce Development Coordinator (part-time)

An exciting permanent part-time opportunity exists for a confident and experienced Workforce Development Coordinator to manage and co-ordinate the ongoing, long-term advancement of clinical and non-clinical skills for our staff in the Wellington region.

In order to ensure the excellent delivery of healthcare services you will be required to develop, lead, facilitate and evaluate education and training programmes for the staff of St John of God Karori and our Community Home in Upper Hutt.

At St John of God Hauora Trust, our staff are at the forefront of our culture. We believe that for us to provide exceptional service to our residents while making sure they feel at home, our people need to get the right support so that they can grow, develop and more importantly, thrive.

St John of God Karori a 36-bed residential care facility supports people living with disability to lead engaging and fulfilling lives.

We’re looking for someone who brings

A nursing qualification with NZ registration

A genuine interest in staff education, development and continuous improvement

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence using technology and learning systems

A proactive, organised approach and comfort working independently

Cultural competence and an understanding of Enabling Good Lives (EGL) principle

About the Role

This role is ideal for a registered nurse who enjoys supporting others to learn and grow and is looking for a meaningful role that offers flexibility. Reporting to a supportive Quality Manager and working closely with the Clinical Management Team, you’ll use your clinical knowledge to strengthen staff capability and confidence across the service.

You’ll have the opportunity to focus on education and development without the pressures of shift work, while still staying connected to clinical practice and quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities of the role include

Oversight of the induction and orientation programme for all staff in the region

Ensuring accurate records are held of all internal and external training

Facilitation of ongoing training programmes

As required, consultation and the provision of training for the management team

Working in partnership with the Workforce Development Team in our Christchurch service

Assisting with the implementation of, our newly launched internal Learning Management System.

This is an on-site role based at St John of God Karori working 16 hours per week. We offer significant flexibility in how these hours are worked, making this role well suited to someone balancing family commitments or other professional interests.

About You

You’re a Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, mentoring and supporting others to succeed. You may be transitioning away from frontline clinical work or looking for a role that allows you to share your knowledge while maintaining work–life balance.

It would be an advantage if you also have

• Careerforce Workplace Assessor status (or willingness to train — support provided)
• Experience delivering education or presentations, particularly in healthcare settings
• Experience developing and delivering formal or informal training
• An additional tertiary qualification such as adult education
• Benefits of Working with St John of God Hauora Trust
• Work in a friendly, diverse and supportive team environment.
• Boost employee discount scheme.
• Staff parking on-site.
• Free staff health and wellbeing programme.
• Comprehensive EAP provider.
• At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ/AU citizenship, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
• Applications may be processed, and interviews conducted, as they are received.
• Applications close 5pm, 15 October 2026. If you have any queries regarding this role or would like a copy of the Position Description, please email [email protected]
• Please note if you click Apply or use the Apply with Seek option, you will be redirected through to St John of God Hauora Trust's HR System called Elmo Talent Management Software