About this role
• Are you passionate about student success and innovative learning design? • Have you led learning design initiatives and delivered impactful educational outcomes? • Can you develop engaging digital learning experiences and provide expert educational advice? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Poutuia Matua - Senior Learning Designer to join the Student Transition team within Te Maihi - Student Experience and Success on a permanent, full-time contract. The role provides specialist learning design expertise to design, evaluate, and continuously improve learner-centred programmes, services, resources, and digital environments that enhance student engagement, retention, progression, and success across the University. Key Responsibilities:
• Take a leading role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of learner-centred programmes, resources, and support initiatives that enhance student engagement, retention, progression, and success. • Provide expert advice and guidance on learning design, educational practice, and student success strategies, building capability across the University and supporting evidence-informed decision making. • Design and enhance digital learning environments, resources, and student-facing technologies, ensuring accessible, inclusive, and engaging experiences for diverse learners. • Use learner insights, analytics, student feedback, and co-design approaches to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement of programmes, services, and digital experiences. • Collaborate with academic and professional staff across the University, providing leadership, mentoring, and specialist expertise to advance strategic student success initiatives. Ō pūmanawa - About you You are an experienced learning design professional who is passionate about student success and creating engaging, learner-centred experiences. You combine educational expertise with innovation, using evidence and insight to design solutions that make a meaningful impact. Collaborative and influential, you build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, provide trusted advice, and drive continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy exploring new ideas and technologies, and are motivated by making a difference for students and the wider University community.
Key Requirements:
• Proven experience in the tertiary education sector, or within the private or public sectors, in leading the development of modern/digital online modes of delivery and instructional design methodologies. • At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a Learning Designer, Educational Designers or equivalent role or equivalent. • Relevant post-graduate qualification, accreditation, or equivalent workplace experience. • Leadership experience in educational design and development • Applied subject matter expertise in the management of Learning Management Systems and associated tools. • Knowledge of current pedagogical theory, learner engagement, student success, and evidence-informed design practice. • Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex matters in a concise and easily understandable manner to different target groups. • Sound relationship building, coaching and stakeholder management skills. • Demonstrated application of assistive technologies and associated learning design frameworks. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 09 September 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Fiona Hart, Manager, Student Transition ([email protected]). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.