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 designBachelor’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
