Digital Course Developer

Ako Anamata | Future Learning and Development
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Permanent (continuing) and Fixed-Term (3 years) positions are available

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The Digital Course Developer within the Future Learning and Development team will play a vital role in shaping the online learning experience at UC. You will work collaboratively to turn innovative course designs into interactive, high-quality digital learning environments using modern Learning Management Systems and eLearning authoring tools.  This hands-on role involves building and maintaining online courses, embedding multimedia content, creating quizzes and assessments, and ensuring accessibility standards are met. You'll work closely with Learning Designers, Subject Matter Experts, and media teams to bring learning content to life, ensuring that every course is engaging, pedagogically sound, and aligned with best practices in adult and online learning.

Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will have 3-4 years' experience building digital assets and digital content with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Moodle or Totara) within an educational environment. 

Your skills and experience will include:

• technical skills in eLearning development
• creative and detail-oriented with strong collaborative approach to problem-solving
• adaptability, tech-savvy, and committed to delivering high-quality learner experiences
• at least 2 years' hands-on experience
• proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Rise and Storyline preferred)
• excellent written communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to quality
• competency in or a willingness to engage with te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is an advantage.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
UC's Office of Future Learning and Development partners with academic staff to positively impact the quality of teaching and learning using educational technologies. We empower our learning communities to realise their potential by driving future-focused educational opportunities and innovative learning design. We work with faculty to co-design flexible, hybrid, and online courses and to enhance face-to-face courses with technology tools and applications.

For more information about our team, please visit us @ Future Learning and Development

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 .

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: 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: 11 April 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 WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

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.