Description
Summary:
Join Spectrum Foundation's Learning and Development team as a Trainer, delivering impactful de-escalation and Positive Behaviour Support methodologies to create safer, more inclusive environments.
Highlights:
1. Facilitate world-class de-escalation and behaviour support methodologies
2. Deliver high-impact, person-centred training that changes lives
3. Collaborate with a passionate team breaking barriers in disability
**Be the Change: Become a Trainer for** de-escalation and positive behaviour support methodologies.
**Fulltime, 40 hours per week**
**Location:** Greenlane (Auckland)
**Employment Type:** 2-year Fixed-term contract
We are seeking applications from dynamic and compassionate Trainers to join our **Learning and Development team** at Spectrum Foundation — an organisation that *leaves no one behind*.
The purpose of the role is to train our staff to create safer, more inclusive environments. You will be trained to facilitate world-class de-escalation and behaviour support methodologies.
The role involves the analysis, design, development, delivery and evaluation of learning programs aligned with our strategy and vision.
**About the Role**
As a **Trainer,** you will deliver high-impact, person-centred training that changes lives.
- Facilitate conflict management and a world class de-escalation programme.(Training will be provided)
- Deliver engaging **Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)** training, equipping teams with tools to understand behaviour and improve quality of life through evidence-based, human rights-focused strategies. (Training will be provided)
- Support and coach frontline staff across Aotearoa through interactive face-to-face, digital, and 1:1 learning delivery.
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of training programmes and learning resources.
- Collaborate with the wider L&D team to support other meaningful learning initiatives, including staff qualifications and bespoke capability-building projects.
**What You'll Bring**
**Qualifications**
- A tertiary qualification in education, psychology, health, counselling, human services, human resources, or a related field (Bachelor's level or higher).
- A strong commitment to becoming a certified trainer.
- A full, clean **driver's licence** is essential.
**Experience and Skills**
- Experience in facilitating training to adult learners in group and/or coaching settings.
- Clinical knowledge or experience relevant to **Positive Behaviour Support will be looked upon favourably**.
- Understanding of behaviour support principles and trauma-informed practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - you're confident presenting, able to adapt to diverse audiences, and skilled at building trust.
- Organised, tech-savvy, and capable of managing time, priorities, and multiple projects.
- A commitment to cultural responsiveness, inclusion, and continuous improvement in learning design and delivery.
**Why Spectrum?**
- Be part of a bold and purpose-driven organisation breaking barriers in health, housing, education, employment, and self-determination in the disability sector.
- Collaborate with a passionate team that values **strong relationships**, **mana-enhancing practices**, and **real impact**.
- Grow your career while supporting others to grow theirs.
- Play a key role in **shaping the future** of workforce capability in disability
**Our Vision**
An Aotearoa in which all disabled people have equal opportunity to live good lives.
**Ready to lead with heart, teach with purpose, and inspire change?**Apply now and bring your passion for people, learning and training to Spectrum Foundation.