Learning Designer, UC Graduate School

Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / part-time hours negotiable
• Fixed-term position (to December 2025)

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
In this role, you will design and deliver innovative and impactful learning experiences for research students and supervisors at Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School. Working closely with academic and professional staff, you'll create high-quality online modules, media content, and authentic assessments grounded in evidence-based practice. You'll contribute your expertise to every stage of the design process—from scoping and storyboarding to editing—ensuring alignment with strategic goals and learner needs.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing engaging online content and learning experiences tailored to research student and supervisor needs.
• Applying best practices in learning design, including clear learning objectives and authentic assessment strategies.
• Using eLearning authoring tools, LMS functionality (especially Moodle)
• Collaborating with subject matter experts and stakeholders to plan, produce, and review learning materials.
• Supporting and embedding UC's values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga through inclusive, empowering design practices.
• Managing projects and timelines while proactively identifying and mitigating risks throughout the learning design process.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will have experience in a Learning Design-related role, particularly in hybrid and online learning, preferably within a tertiary education environment, as well as:

• experience in learning design or instructional design, preferably in an academic setting.
• proficiency in creating instructional content and writing for digital formats, including scripts for video/audio.
• familiarity with online delivery platforms and tools for managing hybrid/blended course content (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, or similar systems)
• strong understanding of online pedagogy and learner-centred design principles.
• effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• a commitment to cultural competency, with respect for Māori values, language, and practices.

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.

For a range of benefits, 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: Sunday, 15 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 [email protected]

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.