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Learning Designer
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Lower Hutt, Wellington
Teaching - Vocational (Education & Training)
Full time
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Posted +h ago
Tēnā koe.
Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
At the Open Polytechnic, the Learning Designer is responsible for completing, amending and maintaining the design and development of pedagogically sound, technology enabled teaching and learning experiences for open, distance and flexible learning programmes. This position is preferably based in Lower Hutt, but remote working may be considered if you are based outside of the Wellington region.
Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role
Experience in developing bicultural and/or culturally responsive courseware
Knowledge and experience of instructional/learning design principles and educational practices
Experience in learning resources development, including assessments
Well-developed communication skills with the ability to negotiate, clarify goals, communicate information, concepts and arguments effectively
Effective planning and organisation skills
Well-developed computing skills, including authoring tools and learning management systems
Creativity, innovation and willingness to investigate non-traditional alternatives
An understanding of the current tertiary education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand (desirable)
Mō mātou | About us
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are also a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, together with all other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including some working from home), a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
Tono mai | Apply now
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact [email protected] with any questions about the role.
Applications close 11pm Sunday 20 October 2026.
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Lower Hutt, Wellington
Teaching - Vocational (Education & Training)
Full time
Add expected salary to your profile for insights
Posted +h ago
Tēnā koe.
Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
At the Open Polytechnic, the Learning Designer is responsible for completing, amending and maintaining the design and development of pedagogically sound, technology enabled teaching and learning experiences for open, distance and flexible learning programmes. This position is preferably based in Lower Hutt, but remote working may be considered if you are based outside of the Wellington region.
Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role
Experience in developing bicultural and/or culturally responsive courseware
Knowledge and experience of instructional/learning design principles and educational practices
Experience in learning resources development, including assessments
Well-developed communication skills with the ability to negotiate, clarify goals, communicate information, concepts and arguments effectively
Effective planning and organisation skills
Well-developed computing skills, including authoring tools and learning management systems
Creativity, innovation and willingness to investigate non-traditional alternatives
An understanding of the current tertiary education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand (desirable)
Mō mātou | About us
The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are also a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, together with all other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.
We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.
Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team
We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including some working from home), a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.
We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.
Tono mai | Apply now
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact [email protected] with any questions about the role.
Applications close 11pm Sunday 20 October 2026.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Learning Designer position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Lower Hutt offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
