Conservation Learning Facilitator - Online Learning

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Holiday allowance

Council benefits

Job summary

Auckland Zoo is seeking a Conservation Learning Facilitator - Online Learning to join the Conservation Advocacy and Engagement team. This role develops and delivers online conservation learning, manages our LMS, and creates engaging digital resources for schools and diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates bring experience in online learning design, Moodle or similar systems, and a strong commitment to conservation education with knowledge of the NZ Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering education or conservation learning.
• Experience with online learning platforms and content creation.
• Knowledge of NZ Curriculum and engaging learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality conservation learning programmes for schools onsite, offsite and online.
• Lead the development, administration and continuous improvement of Auckland Zoo's online learning programmes and LMS.
• Develop and maintain engaging online courses and digital content supporting conservation outcomes.
• Monitor learner participation and programme outcomes, using data to inform improvements.
• Support colleagues in using the LMS for learning, training and development.
• Collaborate with Conservation Advocacy and Engagement teams and external education partners.

Skills

Online learning design

LMS administration

Digital content development

Teaching / facilitation

Moodle

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Moodle

Job description

• Be part of our mission to bring people together to build a future for wildlife
• Inspiring environment working alongside passionate people

Auckland Zoo is a conservation and community-serving cultural organisation with a mission to bring people together to build a future for wildlife. Through science, learning and engagement, and strengthening our relationship with Te Ao Māori, we strive for excellence in animal care and welfare, conserve wildlife in the wild, and nurture a lifelong connection with nature to enhance the wellbeing of our communities.
We are looking for a Conservation Learning Facilitator - Online Learning to join our Conservation Advocacy and Engagement department.

This exciting role combines developing and delivering Auckland Zoo's conservation learning programmes with specialist responsibility for our growing online learning portfolio. We are seeking an experienced educator with demonstrated skills and experience in online learning design, digital content development and Learning Management System (LMS) administration. Working within the Conservation Learning and Community Engagement team, you will coordinate the development and continuous improvement of our Conservation Learning Online programmes while also delivering impactful learning experiences to schools and other audiences both in-person and online

The successful candidate will help expand the reach and impact of Auckland Zoo's conservation learning programmes by combining strong educational practice with innovative digital learning approaches.

The key deliverables for the successful candidate will be to:

• Develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality conservation learning programmes for schools and other audiences onsite, offsite and online.
• Create learning experiences that align with the New Zealand Curriculum, Ministry of Education guidance, Auckland Zoo's mission and conservation outcomes.
• Act as the Conservation Learning and Community Engagement team's specialist for online learning, leading the development, administration and continuous improvement of Auckland Zoo's online learning programmes and Learning Management System.
• Develop and maintain engaging online courses, learning resources and digital content that support conservation outcomes and learner engagement.
• Monitor learner participation, platform performance and programme outcomes, using data and feedback to inform improvements and growth.
• Support colleagues across Auckland Zoo to utilise the Learning Management System for learning, training and development purposes.
• Contribute to the expansion, reach and impact of Conservation Learning Online and wider conservation learning programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Conservation Advocacy and Engagement, the wider Zoo and external education partners to achieve shared conservation and learning goals.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about conservation learning and excited by the opportunities that digital learning can create. You will care deeply about wildlife and the world around you. You will be knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient, positive, and remain solutions focussed.

You'll bring:

• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating educational or conservation learning programmes.
• Teaching, facilitation or environmental education experience working with diverse audiences.
• Experience creating digital learning content and confidence using a range of online platforms and tools.
• Experience with Moodle or another Learning Management System, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum and effective learning and engagement practices.
• Excellent communication, organisational and project management skills.
• A strong commitment to conservation and a desire to inspire action for wildlife and wild places.
• A commitment to continuing to strengthen your relationship with Te Ao Māori.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a science, psychological, education, communications or other relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience

Please note: The role is 40 hours per week; however, this role requires flexible working, including some evening and weekend work, which may include public holidays as required to manage and deliver the role's portfolio. The position shall support and work flexibly across all other conservation advocacy and engagement teams as required

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, working 40 hours a week. Note that this role includes some evening and weekend work, which may include public holidays as required. We offer a competitive remuneration package, generous holiday allowance, and the pleasure of working in an award-winning Zoo. You will also have access to the full range of Tātaki Auckland Council benefits - we have a range of discounts and deals with corporate suppliers which cover financial services, health, retail and hospitality discounts to name a few.

We're a hard-working close-knit team that are passionate about Auckland Zoo's mission to build a future for wildlife and wild places, and we're looking for like-minded individuals that share our values.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 20216 at 11.59PM.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.