Learning and Development Facilitator

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Sunbeam, Rubbermaid, Sistema, Sharpie, Coleman, and NUK, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership and Leadership. 

We embrace and live our values every day, in all we do, together we have built a winning culture in which employees feel a true sense of belonging, fulfillment and satisfaction and act as a force for good.

About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning and Development Facilitator to join the Newell Brands' team in our Auckland  office. As a Learning and Development Facilitator, you will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering high-impact training programmes to support the growth and development of our employees. This is a full-time role, with the potential for hybrid work arrangements.

Why Join Us?

•  Join a leading global company and be part of an industry leader

• Contribute to a collaborative, innovative team where your input matters

• Receive continuous support to grow in your role with ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Be part of a dynamic, people-focused culture that values hard work and fun

• Competitive salary plus benefits such as staff discounts, flexible working options, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with factory leaders to identify training needs based on business changes and process projections

• Assist in developing or improving learning programs in partnership with the L & D Manager and PEAK Lead ( relevant to Newell Brands )

• Support the creation and implementation of learning systems and processes

• Regularly review training systems, gathering business input and recommending improvements

• Work with managers to standardise and maintain SOPs and ensure effective training on them

• Develop and update training materials including manuals, assessments, and multimedia aids

• Incorporate process or equipment changes into training content while meeting regulatory, certification, and legislative standards

• Ensure training content is accessible and understandable across all organizational levels

• Deliver and facilitate various training types, including health and safety, quality, role-specific, and leadership training

• Use diverse training methods such as on-the-job training, simulations, and mentoring

• Monitor employee competencies, manage learning plans, and schedule refresher training including for employees returning from parental leave

• Maintain accurate records of training activities and recommend external training when necessary

• Participate in audits by ensuring training aligns with audit criteria and training matrix requirements.

Required skills and qualifications 

• Minimum 2 years of Learning & Development experience focusing on facilitation, needs analysis, and training design

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or equivalent experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident group presentation

• Knowledge of continuous improvement systems and ability to apply them

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Detail-oriented, self-managed, initiative-taking, and results-driven

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to new technology

• Passion for driving results through people development

• Manufacturing background with knowledge of apprenticeship programs and New Zealand qualification systems

• Experience in SOP writing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Skilled in training delivery and working with employees with English as a second language or literacy/numeracy needs

• Familiarity with various training methodologies including e-learning

• Competent in defining, tracking, and reporting training effectiveness metrics