Learning Management System (LMS) Specialist - Fixed Term opportunity until 30 June 2022 (immediate start) - Wellington

• A busy Systems Administrator role
• Work in a supportive team with national reach
• Flexible/ remote working options available.
• Fixed Term role until 30th June 2022 to cover a parental leave with a possibility of extension

Mō mātou | About us 

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono  
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Mō te tūnga| About the role

The Professional Development Team builds the capability of our people at Oranga Tamariki to help them be successful. 

We have a broad capability development focus that includes:

• Role specific induction training
• Technical and job specific training (e.g. role-based skill development) 
• Regionalized capability support for our front line teams and leaders  
• Professional registration and learning requirements management 

We are a supportive team based across the country who pride ourselves on innovation, providing excellent customer service and building a constructive learning culture. 

You will be working within a collaborative and creative team with other skilled professionals to support the delivery our online learning.

An exciting opportunity exists for the LMS Specialist to take a leading role within our team to contribute to the design and development our Totara LMS for our current and future needs.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing guidance to improve the system to meet organisational and individual need
• Working with vendors and suppliers to coordinate system updates 
• Managing implementation of system updates and new functionality additions
• Assisting? Assisting or leading in the deployment, coordination, recording and reporting of learning and development activities using the Ministry's learning management system (LMS) to publish content, prepare reports, provide analysis on training completion and evaluation 
• Advising and supporting others to use the LMS effectively
• Review and maintain training materials, systems and other tools and technologies
• Supporting our content maintenance programme across learning products
• Providing general administration support to the wider Professional Development and Organisational Development teams work programmes, coordinating team communications, meetings and training events 
   

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What will you bring

• High level administrator/technical experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is required, expert knowledge of Totara Learn LMS is required. (Ideally Totara Learn version 12)
• Able to configure learning systems to meet user requirements and liaise closely with HR systems team and vendor 
• Experience with LMS upgrades and plugin implementation
• Experience with systems troubleshooting and customer support 
• Familiarity with Windows 10 OS, Microsoft 360, Edge, Exchange OneNote and SharePoint, . 
• Strong excel skills and a working knowledge of other software applications and database systems
• Self-motivated, resourceful and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with staff at all levels 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nōu te rourou| What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible workplace options in discussion with your team lead and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

This is an opportunity for your governance talent and expertise to make a real difference for tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa.

Our generous benefits include: https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pÄ“hea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact John.jackson@ot.govt.nz

Applications close midnight on 13 March 2022

At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support.

At this time Oranga Tamariki invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption (under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021). We will require evidence of your vaccination status or a valid exemption. We will require evidence of your vaccination status at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process. 

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.