Learning Designer

1 day ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

Company description:

KiwiRail Ltd

Job description:

  • All aboard for innovation - help shape KiwiRail's learning future

  • Permanent full time role

  • Based in Penrose Auckland

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About us

At KiwiRail, we're proud to connect communities and deliver sustainable growth for Aotearoa. For more than 150 years, rail has kept New Zealand moving—supporting businesses, linking people, and caring for our environment. We're a team of over 4,500 people, united by our values and commitment to safety, wellbeing, and collaboration. Our purpose—Hononga Whaikaha, Oranga mo Aotearoa (Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand)—drives us to create a transport system that benefits everyone.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

As a Learning Designer, you'll create engaging and effective learning experiences that support our people across KiwiRail. Working with subject matter experts and the wider Learning and Development team, you'll design blended learning programmes, eLearning modules, and resources that help our teams grow their skills and keep safety at the centre of everything we do.

This role is based in Auckland with some travel required. You'll play a key part in developing innovative solutions that strengthen workforce capability and contribute to KiwiRail's long-term success.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What you will bring

We're looking for someone who can bring creativity, collaboration, and technical know-how to our team. You will have:

  • At least three years' experience in blended learning design

  • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design

  • Experience designing interactive learning experiences using tools such as Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working confidently with stakeholders at all levels

  • A safety-first mindset and a team-focused approach

Qualifications:

  • Required: Training and/or Adult Education/Learning qualification

  • Desirable: Tertiary qualification in instructional design or related discipline

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

When you join KiwiRail, you'll be part of a team that makes a real difference to New Zealand's future. We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package

  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

  • The chance to work on projects that have a real impact across the country

  • Opportunities to grow your career within a diverse and supportive organisation

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to make a difference?

If you're ready to bring your learning design expertise to an organisation that's building stronger connections for a better New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 11th of January 2026, unless filled prior.

We value your application and interest in working for KiwiRail, however our Recruitment team are away from Monday 22 December 2025 until Monday 12 January 2026. Please expect a delayed response to your application, we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

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