Skills Group
Instructional Designer
LMS
Moodle
Storyline
Edtech.com's Summary
Skills Group is hiring an Instructional Designer. The role involves creating and designing engaging digital and blended learning and assessment content, working end-to-end with subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver modern, accessible learning experiences. The position requires managing multiple projects independently in a remote work setting.
Highlights
- Design and develop engaging learning and assessment resources in digital and blended formats
- Create interactive eLearning using tools such as Articulate, H5P, and HTML5
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, academic teams, and stakeholders remotely
- Utilize AI tools to improve content creation efficiency and quality
- Analyze learner data and feedback to enhance learning experiences
- Manage projects end-to-end and contribute to team goals
- Require 5+ years of experience in instructional or learning design
- Proficient with eLearning authoring tools and LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle)
- Strong content writing and visual/graphic design skills; experience with HTML5 is desirable
- Benefits include fully subsidised medical insurance, wellness support, superannuation contributions, paid learning hours, and flexible leave options
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Posted: 20/05/2026
Closing Date: 20/06/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Work from home
Job Category: Education & Training
About the role:
As an Instructional Designer, you’ll create high-quality learning and assessment content across our programmes, working closely with subject matter experts, tutors, and both internal and external stakeholders to ensure relevance and impact. This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll own projects end-to-end - designing digital learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and built for modern learners. Working remotely, you’ll need to be self-motivated, organised, and confident managing multiple projects independently.
Job Description
What you will be doing:
- Design and develop engaging learning and assessment resources across digital and blended formats
- Translate complex content into clear, learner-friendly experiences
- Build interactive eLearning using tools like Articulate, H5P, and HTML5
- Collaborate with SMEs, academic teams, and stakeholders across a remote environment
- Use AI tools to enhance efficiency and quality of content creation
- Analyse learner data and feedback to continuously improve learning experiences
- Own and manage projects end-to-end and support broader team goals
Desired Skills and Experience
What you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in instructional or learning design
- Proven ability to work remotely and manage your own workload
- Strong content writing skills - able to simplify complex information
- Experience with eLearning tools (Articulate, Rise, Storyline, H5P or similar)
- Digitally advanced - confident using advanced features across authoring tools and LMS platforms (e.g. Moodle or similar)
- Keeps up to date with emerging ed-tech trends and tools, bringing new ideas into the team
- Experience using or introducing innovative technology (including AI) to enhance learning experiences
- Graphic design capability or strong visual design skills
- Experience or exposure to HTML5 (desirable)
About Skills Group:
At Skills Group, our purpose is to maximise human potential. For more than 30 years, we’ve supported learners and employers across New Zealand through innovative vocational and higher education. Our culture is built on our Vital Signs of Joy, Manaakitanga, Grow, and Bold. We foster curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning - celebrating successes together and supporting each other through challenges.
Benefits that back you:
We care about your wellbeing, your growth, and your future:
- Health & Wellbeing: Fully subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance, TELUS Health EAP, and free flu vaccinations
- Superannuation & Financial: 3.5% Kiwisaver + 2% SuperLife contributions, $500 referral bonus, and access to great discounts
- Learning & Development: Two paid learning hours each week, LinkedIn Learning, Future Fit webinars, and 50% off Skills Group courses for you and your whānau
- Leave & Flexibility: Birthday leave, long-service leave, and extra bereavement leave
Apply now:
If you’re an experienced Instructional Designer who thrives in a remote environment and enjoys owning your work end-to-end, we’d love to hear from you.
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