Ben Smith Email & Phone Number

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for generating the analysis, design and development of high quality learning solutions providing appropriate training and education outcomes for NZDF. I oversee a team of Learning Designers producing innovative, efficient, effective and sustainable learning solutions, while providing leadership for NZDF instructional design and development resources. I manage these effectively in order for Learning Solutions to surge individuals and teams for priority project work. Additional… Show more Responsible for generating the analysis, design and development of high quality learning solutions providing appropriate training and education outcomes for NZDF. I oversee a team of Learning Designers producing innovative, efficient, effective and sustainable learning solutions, while providing leadership for NZDF instructional design and development resources. I manage these effectively in order for Learning Solutions to surge individuals and teams for priority project work. Additional responsibilties include the team's delivery and also the day to day management, supervision and development of staff. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for learning analysis, design and supporting learning development, implementation and evaluation, this included meeting with stakeholders to conduct an initial scoping exercise. Responsible for the conduct of performance needs assessments, analysis of learning requirements for new and existing capabilities, designing adult learning solutions to meet workplace and operational requirements, developing learning material and processing amendments to existing training syllabus.

Auckland, New Zealand

General duties include:- Attract and process potential candidates for suitability and possible employment with NZDF.- Regular visits with local High Schools and Educational Institutions to conduct presentations.- Liaise with career advisors to set up meetings with interested/potential candidates.- Attend, set up and pitch at future career events, sporting events, and conduct Defence information evenings.- Run physical and classroom based assesment on candidates for Army,… Show more General duties include:- Attract and process potential candidates for suitability and possible employment with NZDF.- Regular visits with local High Schools and Educational Institutions to conduct presentations.- Liaise with career advisors to set up meetings with interested/potential candidates.- Attend, set up and pitch at future career events, sporting events, and conduct Defence information evenings.- Run physical and classroom based assesment on candidates for Army, Navy and Air Force.- Conduct interviews with candidates to determine trade suitability, potential employability, and success in the NZDF.- Escort successful candidates to their intital place of basic training, and manage them for the first few days until successful attestation into their respective service.- Proficient in the use of CRM and Salesforce Show less

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Trained to command and manouvre an Armoured Fighting Vehicle both tactically and in a combat environment. General dutes included:- Command and control of a vehicle including its crew and upto 8 personnel.- Managing small teams and delegating tasks from higher up.- Overseeing completion of tasks and ensuring a high standard or work is achieved.- Conduct performance reviews, interviews and producing reports on subordinates.- Attend regular meetings with Managers to conduct… Show more Trained to command and manouvre an Armoured Fighting Vehicle both tactically and in a combat environment. General dutes included:- Command and control of a vehicle including its crew and upto 8 personnel.- Managing small teams and delegating tasks from higher up.- Overseeing completion of tasks and ensuring a high standard or work is achieved.- Conduct performance reviews, interviews and producing reports on subordinates.- Attend regular meetings with Managers to conduct plan training for the year, discuss potential for personnel promotion and development, as well as discussions and goal setting for personal development and career growth. Show less

Nz, Australia, South East Asia, Middle East And Europe

Various roles conducted throughout many parts of the globe, working closely with partner nations and organisations.