Community trainer – full time

WHO WE ARE

Our focus is improving licence compliance among higher-risk groups by removing barriers such as cost, confidence, identification, transport and limited support networks.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role focuses on hazard identification, risk awareness and helping participants make safer decisions before entering the road network. You will deliver engaging training, support testing days and help participants progress through the licensing pathway.

• Deliver learner licence training in small and large group settings across West Auckland, South Auckland and North Waikato
• Teach the New Zealand Road Code and prepare participants for learner licence testing
• Deliver road safety education covering hazards, defensive driving and responsible behaviour
• Teach participants to recognise risks involving speed, distractions, pedestrians, weather, fatigue and impairment
• Coordinate and support testing days with testing agents and community officers
• Support participants facing barriers such as confidence, literacy, anxiety, organisation, transport or ID needs
• Assist participants to obtain photo identification and documents required for testing
• Encourage attendance, confidence, independence and successful outcomes
• Collect participant feedback and support programme improvement
• Manage enrolments, referrals and identify support needs early
• Work closely with staff, community partners and referral agencies
• Ensure consent, privacy and compliance requirements are completed
• Maintain accurate records, notes and outcomes data
• Prepare reports, case studies and programme information for management
• Develop presentations to support training

• Experience in education or training
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand driver licensing processes and road rules
• Confidence delivering training to groups of different sizes
• Ability to engage positively with young people and vulnerable adults facing barriers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Positive, patient and motivational approach
• Able to work independently and manage time well
• Innovative mindset with ideas to improve delivery
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, email and cloud systems
• Full New Zealand driver licence and clean record
• Clean police record and ability to pass vetting checks
• Two professional referees, including most recent employer

• Full time stable employment
• Salary of $66,560 plus KiwiSaver (if applicable)
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Work vehicle for programme delivery
• Uniform provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in road safety and community wellbeing

(primary office base: Avondale, with travel required for delivery across West Auckland, Franklin, Huntly and Ngaruawahia)

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online with your CV and short cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

START DATE: 29 June 2026