Learning Systems Specialist
Wellington - New Zealand
Job Summary
Are you comfortable owning a platform roadmap while staying close to delivery
Would you enjoy partnering with academics to shape the future of digital learning
Do you have experience supporting enterprise learning platforms and their integrations
Kōrero mō te tūranga About the role
Te Herenga WakaVictoria University of Wellington is seeking a Learning Systems Specialist to join our Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions team on a permanent full-time basis.
This role provides specialised technical leadership across the Universitys Learning Management System (Canvas) and associated learning tools. Acting as the Product Owner for the learning platform you will balance daytoday operational reliability with continuous improvement ensuring the platform meets current needs while remaining futurefocused.
You will manage growth and change within the learning environment lead the integration of modern learning tools such as Panopto and Qualtrics and work closely with the Centre for Academic Development (CAD) and academics to enable innovative and effective use of learning technologies.
Youll be part of a collaborative Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions team working closely with academic partners and influencing a core system that underpins teaching and learning across the University. We offer flexible working professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Product ownership of the Universitys learning platform including backlog management prioritisation and roadmap contribution.
- Technical administration and operational oversight of Canvas and its integrations.
- Managing platform integrations upgrades vendors and change across a complex ecosystem.
- Partnering with academic and professional stakeholders to translate teaching and learning needs into practical technical solutions.
- Contributing to the design and sustainability of enterprisescale digital learning environments.
Ō pūmanawa About you
You are technically confident collaborative and comfortable operating at the intersection of platform ownership and handson support. You can explain complex technical concepts clearly build strong relationships across diverse groups and take a pragmatic serviceoriented approach to delivering reliable learning systems.
You will bring experience supporting digital learning technologiesideally within a tertiary or large organisationalong with a commitment to accessible inclusive and culturally responsive practice and to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Close date for vacancy:20 May 2026.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Michael Hikuroa ().
How to apply:Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more