Learning Designer for Innovative Teaching Studio

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional university leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato is establishing a new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio. We seek a creative, student‑centred learning designer to partner with academic staff and rethink learning design across multiple modalities.

You will influence direction and contribute to shaping the university’s academic portfolio for student success. You will collaborate with academic staff to design high‑quality courses, apply evidence‑based learning design, and ensure inclusive access while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least three years in learning design or educational development.
• Designing for face-to-face, blended and online environments.
• Understanding of learning theories, assessment design, active learning and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience applying Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards.
• Strong consultation and facilitation skills guiding academics through a collaborative design process.
• Ability to manage multiple learning design projects concurrently.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and matauranga Maori in practice.
• Experience with Backward Design or related frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with academic staff to design and develop high‑quality courses across face‑to‑face, online, blended and hybrid environments.
• Apply evidence‑based learning design principles to create constructively aligned courses with clear outcomes and assessments.
• Provide practical guidance on the LMS and educational technologies, using learning analytics for improvement.
• Apply Universal Design for Learning to ensure inclusive access for all students.

Skills

Learning design

Educational development

Universal Design for Learning

Consultation and facilitation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Educational technologies

Job description

The University of Waikato is establishing a new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio. We seek a creative, student‑centred learning designer to partner with academic staff and rethink learning design across multiple modalities.

You will influence direction and contribute to shaping the university’s academic portfolio for student success. You will collaborate with academic staff to design high‑quality courses, apply evidence‑based learning design, and ensure inclusive access while supporting