Instructional Designer

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

PERMANENT FULL TIME 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Southern Institute of Technology a business division of Te Pūkenga for an Instructional Designer who will develop engaging and innovative learning solutions to make a genuine difference in our students' learning experience. This role will also work with academic staff to deliver transformative learning, designed, and developed using evidence-based best practices.

In this role, you will help ensure SIT delivers quality, learner-centric digital materials across a wide range of programmes which are delivered in-person, online/distance, or blended modes. 

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• a passion for leveraging technology to enhance student experience and outcomes.
• experience with the development of interactive digital educational material
• able to identify and implement best practices in online and blended learning contexts.
• ability to articulate the learning design process and work collaboratively with academic staff to create exceptional digital learning experiences.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline preferred.

The successful applicant will have a qualification or equivalent experience in instructional design (or related fields such as training or education), and proven experience in course design and development with an understanding of the importance of Te Ao Māori and utilisation of Māori pedagogies when designing for learning.

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Work with subject matter experts in the creation of engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
• Apply tested instructional design theories, practices, and methods.
• Aid in the training and development and make recommendations for online course design.
• Aid and manage the development of learning experiences across a range of delivery modes, including HyFlex.

If you are innovative, enthusiastic, and committed to building engagement and driving learning design solutions, then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is based at our Invercargill campus, where benefits include free on-site parking and a gym. Living in the Southland region means you’ll have access to affordable housing, quality primary and secondary schools, minimal commuting times, a great work-life balance, and have the Catlins, Stewart Island/Rakuira, Queenstown, and Fiordland right on your doorstep. 

A job description for this role is available on our website at www.sit.ac.nz/vacancies. 

When applying, please attach your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are the perfect candidate for the role and submit via the APPLY button.  

Applications will close on 24 June 2024 and be reviewed as they are received.