Waipapa Taumata Rau l The University of Auckland is the largest research organisation in Aotearoa with more than 13,000 staff and postgraduate students involved in fundamental and applied research. We generate around $230 million in annual research revenue and our Researchers are key to this success.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Researcher Skills and Development programme will focus on creating a suite of learning and development opportunities for our Researchers, to enable the University to attract, nurture and retain outstanding researcher talent.

We’re looking for an experienced human-centred design professional with a solid background in learning and development to lead our Learning Experience approach. The Learning Experience Designer will take a lead role in designing and developing fit for purpose, engaging and impactful learning experiences for face to face, blended and online contexts across a range of research-related topics. The ability to establish and maintain relationships will be key as the role will partner with a diverse range of Academic and Professional subject matter experts.

The role is fixed term for 12 months and will be part of a new cross-functional team working closely with our Office of Research Strategy and Integrity, and Organisational Development departments. As the role will be part of a new team, we’re looking for someone who can flex between strategy and operations as we’ll be looking to the role to provide thought-leadership and guidance, and to design and build engaging learning content and resources.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Experience in designing learning and development programmes for face to face, blended and online settings.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of subject matter experts
• Proven ability to work with a range of authoring and design tools (i.e., Articulate 360, Adobe CS)
• Ability to design and develop effective learning and development programmes for Academic staff and/or Postgraduate Researchers – not essential but highly advantageous

Position Description

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 28th Aug 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz