Poutuia | Learning Designer

• Are you looking for a fixed-term, full-time role for 12 months?
• Have you got a strong interest in educational design and delivery?
• Do you have experience in modern/digital online modes of delivery and instructional design methodologies?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a fixed-term, full-time Poutuia - Learning Designer to support the team in learning and teaching support and projects over the next year. This is a great opportunity to gain learning design and development experience in an exciting and changing university environment.

Our Learning Design team is responsible for working with Faculties to support the design and development of quality learning experiences for University students and staff. Primarily focusing on support for blended and online education, the role also includes responsibility for providing academic professional development on modern pedagogies and learning environments, and one-to-one support for academics to enhance their teaching practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading or participating in the design, creation, and review of courses/learning experiences.
• Provide expertise in the creation and use of learning objects and materials.
• Provide expert advice and guidance and technical admin for the University's digital learning platform and related environments.
• Develop and deliver capability programmes for learning and teaching.
• Co-ordinate training and support for professional staff in Faculty who support learning and teaching.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, creative individual who has a passion for learning and education. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, flexible, and diverse team, while taking the lead to support the enhancement and creation of educational experiences for teaching teams across the University.

You rise to the challenge of an ever-changing work environment focusing on the design, development, and implementation of digital learning experiences for students and teaching teams. You are outgoing, have no problem learning new skills and enjoy training others on your areas of expertise.

Key requirements:

• Experience in modern/digital online modes of delivery and instructional design methodologies.
• A strong interest in educational design and delivery.
• Knowledge and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Experience in, and a good understanding of, academic processes and workloads.
• Relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in the use of digital technologies for teaching and learning, preferably in the tertiary sector.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements, learning & development programs, and the ability to shape your own skills and knowledge. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be strongly involved in the development of education and modern teaching environments.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 13 November 2024. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jonathan Flutey (Jonathan.Flutey@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Poutuia - Learning Designer, #2200). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter, and the University Application Form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.