Senior Learning Designer - Fixed Term - Flexible Location

Use your senior learning design experience in a dynamic project working to upskill our leaders across the organisation.

Mo tenei turanga - about the role

We are seeking a Senior Learning Designer to deliver the design and development components of our People Leader Induction and Management Skills Programme.

This high-impact initiative will support leaders across our organisation, both operational and non-operational, to step confidently into their roles.

In this role you will :

• Apply current best practice in learning design in delivery of our People Leader Induction and Management Skills Programme.
• Analyse new and existing learning needs, and design resources to meet them.
• Create high-quality training resources for firefighters and non-operational staff.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to develop learning outcomes, design strategies, and engaging blended or online resources.

This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity that is funded for 20 weeks full time, however we are open to exploring options of 0.8FTE over 25 weeks.

This position reports into our NHQ office in Wellington, however location is flexible.

We encourage applications from across Aotearoa and will work with the successful candidate to agree on suitable working arrangements.

Ko tau na i tenei turanga - What you'll bring to the role :

This is a dynamic and varied role with opportunities to apply and grow your expertise.

To be successful, you will bring :

• Proven experience in learning design, ideally at a senior level.
• Demonstrated experience in course design and development, with a focus on blended and online learning.
• Strong technical skills, including Articulate 360 and the Adobe Creative suite.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• A collaborative approach, openness to feedback, and genuine curiosity to find effective solutions.

The salary range for this role is $96,998 - $107,776 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai matou - who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them.

We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency.

Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply :

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it!

We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now.

To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role, please email :

Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Applications close Tuesday 30th September

Please note : Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.