Lead, Learning Design & Innovation Studio

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional university leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato seeks a senior Learning Design leader to shape curriculum and learning design across its Hamilton campus, Tauranga campus, and international settings. You will lead development of design frameworks, consult with senior academics, and mentor staff to elevate teaching practices.

Applicants should hold a master’s in educational design (or related field) with extensive higher education experience and a deep commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational design, instructional design or a related field is essential.
• Five+ years in learning design in higher education with advanced expertise in learning design models.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, curriculum frameworks and assessment design.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of learning design frameworks and standards across the University.
• Consult with senior academic leaders and programme teams on learning design challenges.
• Mentor Teaching and Learning Designer and deliver professional learning to build design capability.
• Lead evaluation of learning design innovations to inform continuous improvement.

Skills

Learning design

Learning theories

Curriculum frameworks

Needs analysis

LMS & EdTech

Programme evaluation

Te Tiriti & Māori

Education

Master's degree in educational design

Doctorate or teaching qualification a plus

Tools

Educational technology platforms

Job description

The University of Waikato seeks a senior Learning Design leader to shape curriculum and learning design across its Hamilton campus, Tauranga campus, and international settings. You will lead development of design frameworks, consult with senior academics, and mentor staff to elevate teaching practices.

Applicants should hold a master’s in educational design (or related field) with extensive higher education experience and a deep commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning.