Ako Anamata | Future Learning and Development

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position

Ä€u Mahi | What You Will Do

We have an opportunity for an Instructional Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and deliver engaging and innovative learning design solutions and make a real difference for staff in their online and blended learning experiences. Reporting to the Team Leader, Instructional Design Team, the role will support People and Culture to use evidence-based best practice to design, develop and deliver transformative learning for staff at UC.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will have a tertiary qualification in education, teaching or education technologies (preferably at the Post Graduate level) and at least 3yrs experience in a Learning Design-related role involving hybrid/blended and online delivery. This includes:

• expertise in learning theories and instructional design models
• experience using eLearning development software and authoring tools (i.e. Storyline)
• highly developed digital skills suitable for working with Learning Management Systems (preferably Moodle)
• the ability to work under pressure and be adaptable in highly dynamic project and product environments
• strong networking and partnership skills in understanding complex, cross-department activities in a large, diverse organisation
• proven experience in identifying issues and proposing solutions in a dynamic environment
• experience in supporting teaching and learning, at the tertiary level or in a medium to large organisation.

If you are innovative, enthusiastic and committed to building engagement and driving learning design solutions, we would like you on our team today!

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata TÅ«, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources.

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:

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 6 March 2022 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed when they are received, and interviews could take place before the close date.

PÄ“hea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on our 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

This role requires that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any periodic boosters required by law or required to obtain a My Vaccine Pass), during your employment with the University of Canterbury.

Due to current border restrictions, 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.

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