Senior Learning Designer: Workforce Pathways

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Senior Learning Designer to bring specialist expertise in qualifications, learning pathways and tertiary engagement to strengthen residential workforce capability. You will partner with universities and training providers, translate workforce needs into practical learning strategies, and influence accreditation outcomes.

You will work with the Professional Learning and Development team to design strategic learning solutions and evaluate their

Qualifications

• Significant experience in adult learning, learning design, workforce capability or professional development.
• Experience developing qualification pathways, workforce development frameworks or education partnerships.
• Strong understanding of the tertiary education sector and how qualifications support workforce professionalisation.
• Experience building productive relationships with tertiary institutions, accreditation bodies or professional organisations.
• Knowledge of youth work, social work, residential care or a related profession is advantageous.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders to influence and achieve shared outcomes.
• Knowledge of Ako Māori and culturally responsive approaches to learning, with commitment to tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of strategic learning solutions that build workforce capability.
• Provide expert advice on qualifications frameworks, learning pathways and workforce development approaches.
• Develop and influence partnerships with universities, wānanga, institutes of technology and other education providers.
• Translate workforce capability needs into practical learning strategies and programmes.
• Ensure learning solutions align with professional practice standards and the needs of residential services.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including sector partners and accreditation bodies.

Skills

Adult learning

Learning design

Workforce capability

Professional development

Education partnerships

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Senior Learning Designer to bring specialist expertise in qualifications, learning pathways and tertiary engagement to strengthen residential workforce capability. You will partner with universities and training providers, translate workforce needs into practical learning strategies, and influence accreditation outcomes.

You will work with the Professional Learning and Development team to design strategic learning solutions and evaluate their