Instructional Designer

About this role

• Based in Wellington, work in a fun, highly collaborative team that delivers
• Create engaging e-learning modules with cutting-edge tools
• Support and grow capability in frontline teams

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We're looking for a talented and experienced Instructional Designer to join our team.  As part of our team you'll design learning experiences that are intuitive, inclusive, and practical — ensuring that learning is easy to access, easy to understand, and valuable for people in their day‑to‑day work. You'll work closely with subject‑matter experts, stakeholders, and learners to turn complex information into clear and compelling learning products that work seamlessly in our LMS environment.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with a strong background in instructional design methodologies, proficiency in the Articulate suite, and experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferably Totara.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design engaging and effective learning materials using instructional design methodologies to support and grow capability in our frontline teams.
• Create interactive e-learning modules using the Articulate suite.
• Manage, maintain, and administer our content, users, and reporting within our LMS.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Evaluate and improve existing learning programs based on feedback and performance data.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in instructional design and e-learning.
  
  

We Need People Who Are

• Proven in instructional design and e-learning development, with experience in operational environments like a call centre.
• Proficient in the Articulate suite (Storyline, Rise, etc.)
• Experienced in applying instructional design to both face-to-face and online learning.
• Skilled users of LMS, preferably Totara, with the ability to support, troubleshoot, identify and implement improvements to LMS functionality.

 The annual full-time salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000pa depending on skills and experience.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees 

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai
• Wellbeing allowance reimbursement
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations, now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance.  We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team. 

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter. 

Please note, while applications close on Thursday, 1 October 2026, we may 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.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Kaihoahoa / Designer - Level Tahi / One) doesn't match the advertised title.  At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz  and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.