Learning Specialist

About Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

AUT is New Zealand's newest and distinct university, focused on student-centred learning and practical knowledge. It is ranked 5-star by QS with over 27,000 students and 4,000 staff across three campuses in Auckland. The institution is guided by values of integrity and care (Pono, Tika, Aroha) and fosters a collaborative culture emphasizing the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the contributions of Māori and Pacific communities. AUT celebrates diversity relating to ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, politics, socio-economic background, and accessibility.

About Te Mātāpuna Library & Learning Services

Te Mātāpuna supports student academic success and lifelong learning through services including learning support, information literacy, digital skills development, and academic engagement initiatives. The team collaborates across faculties and services to create an inclusive learning environment and actively contributes to the university's indigenisation journey and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments.

Role Overview

As a Learning Specialist on a fixed-term two-year contract, you will join the Learning and Academic Engagement team, reporting to the Senior Manager. Your focus will be designing and delivering inclusive academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students. This includes individual consultations, workshops, orientation sessions, small-group learning, and creating learning materials to enhance academic literacies, digital skills, study strategies, and student confidence navigating university life.

Close collaboration with colleagues within Te Mātāpuna, different faculties, and university divisions is essential to innovate and improve accessible learning experiences. You'll evaluate program effectiveness through data and student feedback to drive continuous service improvement. Evening teaching will be required occasionally.

What We Offer

AUT offers a values-led workplace with a supportive culture, flexible work options, generous leave, and career development. Staff benefit from trust, recognition frameworks, and cultural capability programs designed to empower meaningful contributions.

Candidate Profile

We seek an energetic, curious professional committed to student success who embraces collaboration and inclusiveness. Respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Indigenous communities alongside support for equity, accessibility, and diversity initiatives is critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative learning experiences tailored to diverse student needs.
• Utilize emerging educational technologies, including AI, combined with modern learning design principles to build workshops, resources, and personalized support.
• Collaborate with a passionate educational team to enhance service delivery.
• Deliver individual and group academic support sessions, orientations, and resource development.
• Use data-driven methods and student feedback to evaluate and refine learning initiatives.
• Contribute to AUT's commitment to Te Aronui and its indigenisation journey.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5–7 years) in delivering academic skills support in tertiary or secondary education.
• Teaching qualification and a Master’s degree (Education, Applied Linguistics, or related) or active progress towards it.
• Proven ability to create and deliver inclusive academic development programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in building effective collaborations across stakeholders.
• Data literacy to interpret and use research findings for continuous improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communication capabilities.
• Interest and experience working with AI and emerging learning technologies.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and advancing AUT's Te Aronui journey.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term for 2 years located at the City Campus in Auckland.
• Salary range between NZD 96,000 and NZD 102,260 dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Position requires some evening teaching commitments.
• Application deadline: Monday 26th October 2026, 11:55 pm.
• Applications require a cover letter addressing interest in the role and how criteria are met, alongside a CV.