The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and 65th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Digital Experience Developer to join the Ranga Auaha Ako | Learning and Teaching Design Team, part of the Education Office. In this exciting and creative role, you will work collaboratively to develop accessible, engaging, and innovative digital learning resources that support teaching excellence and student engagement across the University.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build and maintain web-based content and multimedia resources in alignment with user experience and accessibility standards.
• Apply WCAG compliance, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and UX design principles to content development.
• Manage and maintain web platforms and content with a mobile-first, SEO-aware approach.
• Collaborate on multimedia production (including video and podcasts), working closely with academic and professional staff.
• Evaluate and optimise digital resource performance using analytics and AI tools.
• Contribute to the digital capability uplift of teaching staff across the University.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent contract. The salary range for this role is $83,300 – $102,900 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information please review the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Ranga Auaha Ako | Learning and Teaching Design Team plays a key role in enhancing teaching and learning at the University of Auckland. The team partners with staff across faculties to design high-quality curriculum, accessible resources, and multimedia tools. As part of the Education Office, Ranga Auaha Ako supports strategic University initiatives to elevate learning experiences and ensure all students succeed.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for an experienced and creative professional who thrives in collaborative and agile environments. You will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or the equivalent knowledge, skills and expertise gained through a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• A current certification in digital accessibility (e.g., IAAP-CPACC, WAS).
• 3–5 years of professional experience in digital content and multimedia design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing digital content creation (web, video, audio, graphics).
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., CampusPress), Adobe Creative Cloud tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, Audition), LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas LMS) and generative AI tools.
• Strong understanding of UX, UDL, SEO, copyright and data privacy in content delivery.
• Experience supporting diverse learners with culturally responsive pedagogies.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

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

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

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

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website