Online Conservation Learning Specialist & LMS Lead

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Generous holiday allowance

Auckland Council benefits

Job summary

Auckland Zoo is seeking a Conservation Learning Facilitator - Online Learning to join the Conservation Advocacy and Engagement department. This 40-hour-per-week role develops and delivers online conservation learning programmes and leads LMS administration.

You will coordinate online courses, align content with the NZ Curriculum, engage schools and diverse audiences, and collaborate with internal and external partners to extend reach and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating educational or conservation learning programmes.
• Teaching, facilitation or environmental education experience with diverse audiences.
• Experience creating digital learning content and confidence using 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.
• Commitment to conservation and inspiring action for wildlife.
• Commitment to strengthening your relationship with Te Ao Māori.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Educational program delivery

Diversity engagement

Digital learning design

LMS administration

NZ Curriculum knowledge

Communication & project management

Conservation commitment

Te Ao Māori engagement

Education

Degree in science/psychology/education/communications or equivalent

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Auckland Zoo is seeking a Conservation Learning Facilitator - Online Learning to join the Conservation Advocacy and Engagement department. This 40-hour-per-week role develops and delivers online conservation learning programmes and leads LMS administration.

You will coordinate online courses, align content with the NZ Curriculum, engage schools and diverse audiences, and collaborate with internal and external partners to extend reach and impact.