Curriculum Specialist - Part-Time

Grow Tourism is a dynamic start-up blazing a trail in tourism workforce skill development. We see a world where the world’s tourism workforce is well-equipped to serve the traveller of the future with sustainable, high-value tourism experiences. We’re the first of our kind in New Zealand, and we have big plans to scale internationally. We believe in tourism as a force for good, and we’re here to empower our industry to bring that sentiment to life.

Our Curriculum Specialist will work to shape and build Grow’s learning experiences to nurture the visitor economy of tomorrow.

Course research, copywriting, interviewing and project management

• Spearhead the creation and delivery of Grow Tourism learning modules, reflecting market trends, learner needs and client demand.  
• Research key learning themes and build module frameworks / learning outcomes in collaboration with the Grow Team and learner client(s).  
• Undertake case study interviews to be integrated into the modules.
• Copywrite content, build learner engagement elements (eg graphics, quizzes / self-assessment worksheets), designing/curating the learning journey as a whole based on learning outcomes and Grow’s LMS capabilities.
• Write video scripts for each module that add depth, interest and engagement for the video sections of the module.
• Project manage other copywriters to deliver modules if/when you are at capacity. Work closely with them to ensure their outputs meet business needs.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical and Delivery Leads to ensure content is driving the learner insights we need, and content is engaging, relevant and of interest to learners and managers alike. Continue to refine and optimise module topics and content decision-making based on learner feedback and retention needs.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Lead and Partnerships Lead to ensure our comms and marketing does the curriculum justice and works to drive interest, engagement and sales.

Role Details

• 24 hours/week (60% FTE)
• Hours can be worked on any weekday. Some crossover hours with the full Grow team will be required to ensure collaboration.
• This a hybrid role, with regular visits/work days at our Auckland HQ. Grow Tourism is based in the B:Hive in Takapuna.
• A small amount of domestic travel may be required.