"Learning Designer"

Job Description:

• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and free study
• Full time, permanent, roles based in AUT’s City Campus, Auckland CBD

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5 stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.

AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. 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.

The Office of Learning, Teaching and Educational Design (LTED) is a central university service. The team supports strategic priorities in learning and teaching at AUT. Our philosophy is to support staff to do as much for themselves as they can, working as their partner in learning, offering them choice, encouraging their leadership, and modelling the AUT values of tika, pono and aroha.

This is reflected in LTED’s whakatauki: Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu | Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

This is a full-time permanent position. In this role you will cover a broad range of educational practice, which includes innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, digital learning, understanding of scholarship/pedagogical research. An understanding of Mātauranga Māori and/or Pacific pedagogies and strong cultural capability is highly desirable.

Through a design-led process, you will work alongside academic staff teams to create authentic blended learning experiences, bringing evidence-based design principles into practice. You will play a vital role in supporting and managing various work strands and projects in your role.

About you | Ko wai koe

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience - you’ll fit right in.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline area, or equivalent accreditation of standing
• Four to five years’ experience in planning, designing, and developing educational approaches and implementing learning design methodologies which incorporate evidence-based pedagogies for face to face, blended, and online learning environments
• Experience creating, and working within, systematic learning design processes at scale, including leading and managing multiple projects and associated milestones
• A proven track record of working with academics/specialists to achieve outcomes that meet project needs and align with the wider university directions.
• Evidence of evidence-based approach for provisioning of a broad range of learning and teaching support activities including academic consultation, curriculum design and support for assessment design
• Sustained experience of working on programme-wide and new course developments within a university
• Knowledge and skills in Mātauranga Māori and/or Pasifika pedagogy, and experiences of supporting staff embedding these in learning and teaching context is highly desirable
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey (link).

As a professional member of staff at AUT, you’ll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you’ll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.

You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT, you’ll be part of a values led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:

• Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
• Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
• The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
• Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
• Professional development to keep you moving forward.
• Free gym membership.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV please ensure to submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criteria listed above.

Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application. All applications must be submitted through the online application process.

Further Information | Pārongo Anō

• Start Date: After Easter, Wed 8th April (negotiable)
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: LD: $93,000 to $114,000
• For further information: please contact Sally Eberhard (sally.eberhard@aut.ac.nz)
• Closing Date | Te rā aukati: Sunday 15 February at 10.30pm
• Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 94102

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week