"Learning Designer"

Job Description:

Te Ratonga Whare Pukapuka | Library Services
Te Tari o te Tumu Tuarua Akoranga | Office of the DVC Academic
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Part-time (18.75 hours per week)
• Permanent position to commence in February 2026 (or earlier by arrangement)
• 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 our new Library Learning Designer, you'll bring creative energy and design expertise to how we teach, learn, and share knowledge at UC.

You will:

• Design and produce high-quality, visually engaging learning and communication materials — from videos, infographics, and guides to dashboards and digital content.
• Work alongside librarians and academic staff to make complex ideas clear, accessible, and compelling for all learners.
• Shape how library information is presented and experienced, applying user experience (UX) and information design principles across our digital platforms.
• Build capability across our Library team by mentoring colleagues, offering templates, and promoting best practice in design, accessibility, and storytelling.
• Ensure all learning materials reflect bicultural and inclusive design, honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and integrating Māori and Pasifika perspectives into our work.

This is a dynamic role that blends creativity, collaboration, and impact supporting our mission to make University of Canterbury's (UC) library a place where design and learning meet innovation.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a confident, collaborative, and culturally aware designer who's passionate about education and the power of great design to enhance learning.

You will have:

• 5+ years' experience in learning design, UX, graphic design, information design or related roles (ideally within education or research).
• Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).
• Experience designing accessible, engaging digital content that improves user experience and learning outcomes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• A tertiary qualification in graphic design, education, learning design, information design or eLearning (NZQA Level 7 or equivalent).
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to bicultural and inclusive practice.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You'll be part of the Learning, Teaching and Research Services team within the UC Library - a creative, forward-thinking group that supports students and staff across all disciplines. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you'll work closely with subject librarians, academics, and digital specialists to bring ideas to life.

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/.

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 provide a link to your portfolio (or a sample) of your work in your CV or Cover letter. Alternatively, you can attach this to your uploaded cover letter.

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 or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Job Details

Reference #	29564
Posted on	22 Oct 2025
Closes on	09 Nov 2025 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Advertising, Arts & Media, Communications, Education & Training, Library
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) part-time
More details (document)	PD Library Learning Designer October 2025.pdf
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22/10/2025