Capability Specialist - People and Culture Team

At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. At Trade Me our vision is to be the place where Kiwi look first.

We currently have an opportunity for a hands-on, consultative Capability Specialist to join our People and Culture team in either Auckland or Wellington. In this role, you'll partner with the business to build the culture and capability we need to deliver our strategic priorities. You'll be a vital part of keeping Trade Me as a best place to work, designing and delivering high-impact learning solutions that make a real difference for our people and our customers.

A major focus for this role is our exciting evolution into the world of AI. We are looking for a specialist who can take a lead role in designing and sourcing targeted capability programs to build AI literacy across the business. If you have a passion for new technologies and experience implementing AI skill-building initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Here is what you can expect from this role:

• Drive AI Capability: Take the lead in creating the programs that will empower our people to use generative AI and other emerging technologies to innovate
• Consult and Diagnose: Work closely with leaders and HR Business Partners to understand team goals and challenges, using data to diagnose and solve performance problems
• Design & Create: Build engaging, multi-modal learning content from e-learning modules and toolkits to resources for our LMS
• Champion DE&I: Partner with our Employee Network Groups to action our DE&I strategy and ensure Trade Me remains a diverse and inclusive place to work
• LMS Ownership: Take full ownership of our Learning Management System, ensuring it is a vibrant, user-friendly hub for all learning
• Measure Impact: Establish frameworks to evaluate learning, ensuring our initiatives deliver tangible results and a clear ROI

What you will bring to our team:

• L&D Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in learning and development or organisational development, with a deep understanding of adult learning principles
• AI Enthusiast: Proven experience or a genuine passion for seeking out new trends like generative AI and translating them into practical learning content
• Content Creation Skills: Hands-on experience with e-learning authoring tools like Articulate 360, Rise or Chameleon
• Consultative Approach: The ability to ask the right questions, partner effectively with SMEs, and translate complex info into simple, practical solutions
• Tech Savvy: Confidence in managing and optimizing L&D technologies, including LMS and survey platforms

You'll have the best time working at Trade Me, and this is why:

#Flexibility: Flexibility means different things to different people and we support you to find what works, including a home office set up and utilities allowance. We value team connection and come together in person on Monday and at least one other day a week.

#Wellness: Being your best self means caring for your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer lots of resources to help you along the way.

#Leave: We support you with leave when you need it, including 5 days of wellness leave each year and 10 days of sick leave from day 1.

#Social: Nothing beats getting together to have some fun and celebrate our success. Join us in the office on payday for company paid lunches. Regular Friday drinks and nibbles, annual Trade Me company awards, celebrations and more.

#Learning: Whether it's on the job, formal training, mentoring or something else, you'll grow with us from Day 1.

We know some candidates can be reluctant to apply for roles if they feel they don't 'tick all the boxes'. If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd still really like to hear from you so please send us your resume and a short cover note outlining the "Why".

Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.