Learning Designer

Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Learning Designer? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As a Learning Designer at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative, engaging, and learner-focused digital learning experiences - encompassing online, hybrid and blended learning. Working as part of the Future Learning & Development team, you will collaborate with academic staff, media specialists, and subject matter experts to develop learning solutions informed by best practice pedagogies. Your focus will be on delivering evidence-based course design aligned to UC's strategic vision, including biculturally responsive practices, the integration of new technologies, and a commitment to learner success.

Mōu | Who You Are
You are an experienced Learning Designer with at least 3 years' experience in online or hybrid course design, ideally in a tertiary education setting. You will also bring:

• A tertiary qualification (Level 7 or higher) in Education, Learning Design, Instructional Design, e-Learning, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to document, explain, and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• A sound understanding of learning and assessment design principles, with a focus on innovation and student engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Experience supporting the development of biculturally responsive learning and/or a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, and a strong "can-do" attitude.
• Familiarity with educational technologies and blended learning tools.
• Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is an advantage.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

If you are passionate about designing transformative learning experiences and contributing to a positive, inclusive educational culture, we would love to hear from you.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The Future Learning & Development team is a dynamic, collaborative group committed to designing high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences for our students. You'll be joining a fantastic team of professionals who support and challenge each other to innovate and grow. We are a supportive, fun, and forward-thinking team that thrives on creative problem-solving and shared success.

For more information about our team, please visit us at Future Learning and Development

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 11 June 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.