Pedagogy-First Digital Learning Architect

Waikato

Hamilton

Hybrid

NZD 79,000 - 96,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Additional university leave

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato is recruiting a Digital Teaching and Innovation Specialist to champion pedagogy-first thinking and help academic staff leverage digital tools from LMS to AI. The role anchors a new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio across Hamilton, Tauranga, and international settings, with a strong focus on equity and accessibility.

You will guide staff on selecting digital tools, support online and blended learning, and contribute to cutting-edge teaching practices while

Qualifications

You will have a bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design or a related field, or equivalent experience; a master’s would set you apart.
Experience supporting educational tech in higher education with LMS breadth.
Strong understanding of online pedagogy, multimedia learning and accessibility.
Experience evaluating educational technologies for pedagogical effectiveness, usability and accessibility.
Ability to troubleshoot and document solutions to empower staff independence.
Awareness of AI tools and emerging technologies and their pedagogical implications.

Responsibilities

Lead the new Teaching Design and Innovation Studio to support learning design across modalities.
Provide expert, evidence-informed guidance to academic staff on selecting and using digital tools to enhance teaching, engagement and assessment.
Collaborate with staff to design high-quality online and blended learning experiences that are equitable for all students.
Develop resources and guidance to grow staff confidence and independence over time.
Advise on digital accessibility and evaluate emerging educational technologies for pedagogical effectiveness.