Senior Learning Designer

Auckland University of Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology is seeking a Senior Learning Designer to join the Organisational Development team on a permanent, full-time basis on campus. You will design eLearning for mandatory modules and Aronui Ora, using authoring tools and working with subject matter experts.

You will plan, design and deliver authentic blended learning experiences, build staff capability in digital technologies, and contribute to a culture of evidence-based pedagogy and Te Tiriti-aligned practice.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, designing and developing learning using evidence-based pedagogy and design methods for various environments.
• Plan, design and develop learning activities, quizzes and resources.
• Experience with Canvas LMS and online content management.

Responsibilities

• Design eLearning for Required Learning Modules and Aronui Ora programme.
• Lead and manage multiple work strands and projects.
• Create learning activities and quizzes using Canvas, Storyline and Adobe.
• Build staff capability in digital technologies and eLearning.

Skills

Energy

Curiosity

Openness to new ideas

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Accreditation of standing

Tools

Canvas

Articulate Storyline

Adobe

Job description

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a young university with a strong focus on research-led teaching and an innovative, student-centric academic environment. Our mission is to produce great graduates who enter the workforce able to...

• Design engaging, evidence-based eLearning for AUT’s Required Learning Modules and the Aronui Ora programme
• Join a collaborative Organisational Development team, working with subject matter experts and using tools such as Canvas, Articulate Storyline and Adobe
• Permanent, full-time role based on AUT’s city campus.

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

People and Culture (P&C) partners with leaders and staff across AUT to build a values-led, high-performing workplace. Within P&C, the Organisational Development team builds staff capability and designs learning that supports people to thrive in their roles, including AUT’s Required Learning Modules and the Aronui Ora programme.

We’re looking for a Senior Learning Designer to join the Organisational Development team in People and Culture, reporting to the Director Organisational Development. You’ll be responsible for designing eLearning for AUT’s Required Learning Modules and for the Aronui Ora programme.

Through a design-led process, you’ll work alongside the Organisational Development team, the Aronui Ora working group and subject matter experts to create authentic blended learning experiences that bring evidence-based design principles into practice. You’ll plan, design and develop learning activities, quizzes and resources using authoring tools such as Canvas, Articulate Storyline and Adobe, and lead and manage a range of work strands and projects.

You’ll also build staff capability in the appropriate use of digital technologies and Required eLearning Modules, advising and supporting AUT staff and people leaders, and keeping across developments in curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and emerging technologies, including the responsible use of AI in line with AUT policy.

The role contributes to Te Aronui, AUT’s Te Tiriti Framework, by giving practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in how learning is designed and delivered – work that is authentic, relational, accountable and mana-enhancing for all.

At AUT you’ll be part of a values-led university with a strong, caring culture, flexible working, generous annual leave and support to thrive in your role and career. We provide the tools, trust, recognition frameworks and cultural capability development programmes to help you make a meaningful contribution. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staff .

About you | Ko wai koe

As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi , Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline area, or equivalent accreditation of standing.
• Experience planning, designing and developing learning using evidence-based pedagogy and learning design methodologies for face-to-face, blended, flipped, mobile and online environments.
• Deep understanding and demonstrated experience using Canvas as a learning management system (LMS), including developing, managing and maintaining online learning content and resources.
• Sound practical knowledge of higher education, including curriculum architecture, pedagogy and assessment, and a proven ability to design and deliver professional learning that increases uptake of technology-enhanced teaching practice.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, the ability to understand emerging technologies and adapt them for learning, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly regarded: experience in the higher education sector, with Canvas and Articulate, and knowledge of mātauranga Māori, te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• Start Date: to be agreed with the successful candidate.
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $110,000 - $131,000 commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 97231

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