Curriculum designer

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Curriculum Designer for a fixed-term role to develop learning materials aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum. The successful candidate will collaborate with various workstreams and ensure quality standards are met. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Option to purchase additional leave days

Development opportunities including mentorship

Wellness initiatives for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in programme/project environments.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all requirements and quality criteria are incorporated into learning materials.
• Work closely with workstreams for alignment across the programme.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Cultural Competency

Education

Understanding of The New Zealand Curriculum

Knowledge of NCEA Review of Achievement Standards

Job description

Full-time Fixed-term Curriculum Designer Role

Start Date: 31/07/2025 | End Date: 31/07/2026 (Special programme)

Location: Government sector

Subject Areas:

• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Learning Languages
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Technology
• Te reo Māori
• The Arts

The curriculum designer role is part of the Curriculum and Assessment Change Programme within Te Poutāhū Curriculum Centre.

Curriculum designers ensure all requirements and quality criteria are incorporated into learning materials, working closely with workstreams to ensure alignment across the programme.

Salary range: $118,371 - $143,760 per annum plus 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary reflecting their skills and experience.

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to build relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes in a complex organization
• Experience in programme/project environments
• Understanding of The New Zealand Curriculum and Te Whāriki
• Knowledge of the NCEA Review of Achievement Standards
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Understanding of educational change and implementation practices supporting teachers and students
• Cultural competency to operate effectively in te ao Māori and Māori communities where needed

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Option to purchase additional leave days
• Employee network groups
• An inclusive environment supporting cultural competency
• Development opportunities including mentorship and secondments
• Wellness initiatives for health and wellbeing

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online via the Ministry Careers Portal. Please use the vacancy link provided.