Learning and Teaching Development Adviser

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have a vacancy for a permanent, full-time Learning & Teaching Development Adviser to work in Te Kahu Tauira (Student and Scholarly Services) to support student academic development. The work is strongly focused on providing online learning support for our students, as well as providing blended learning opportunities to our target groups.

Te Kahu Tauira is actively engaged in working with our Kaiārahi to strengthen our knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo me ōna tikanga, and te ao Māori and we are looking for people who are keen to take this road with us.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role. The salary range for this role is $87,000 - $93,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

You will be working with a team of advisers committed to supporting students across all faculties and helping them to improve and develop the academic and skills they need to be successful at the University of Auckland. Part of the team works primarily in the online space developing resources such as Learning Essentials and learning objects in Canvas;

it also delivers the academic skills workshop programme which focusses on academic and information literacy. The team has close relationships with other Te Kahu Tauira teams - Client Services, Research Services, Academic Engagement, and the Digital Engagement & Communication Team. Outside of Te Kahu Tauira the team has a collaborative working relationship with Ranga Auaha Ako | Learning Design Service.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing learning support to students and who can bring creative thinking into our team. You will be comfortable working in a diverse environment, particularly with Māori, Pacific and international students and English Language learners, and be willing to learn new skills. We need people with ideas and enthusiasm who are willing to share those with the team. Most importantly, you will be flexible and comfortable with innovation and change.

Important Skills

You will be able to demonstrate any, or all, of these skills:

• Ability to support the development of online learning resources and an understanding of how students learn
• Experience in teaching, presenting or facilitation
• Experience working with Māori and Pacific students in a tertiary environment
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or how to support students with English language needs
• Learning design experience
• Quick to learn new technologies

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 10/8/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Tricia Bingham - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Qualifications

Additional Information

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, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+ , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz