Graphic & Digital Designer

Mō mātou | About us

As a proudly kaupapa Māori tertiary educator, ‘tauira success’ is our mission and ‘whānau transformation through education’ is our vision, guiding our commitment to delivering quality education programmes underpinned by Māori culture and values.

Our kaimahi (employees) enjoy a whānau-friendly workplace and a great range of benefits to support their wellbeing and that of their whānau:

• Free Southern Cross health insurance and life insurance.
• Four extra leave days each year to celebrate Matariki and Christmas, plus special leave available for those involved in cultural or sporting events.
• Flexible work hours for non-rostered positions and work-from-home options for positions that can be performed away from the office.
• Free car parking at our main campuses.

Mō tēnei mahi | About this job

We’re looking for a talented Graphic and Digital Designer to create engaging, learner-centred resources that make a real difference for tauira. In this role, you’ll design high-quality visual and digital learning materials that are clear, accessible, and inspiring. Experience designing for diverse learners, a collaborative mindset, and an appreciation for Māori values and culturally responsive design will be highly valued.

In this role, you will:

• Bring strong design thinking, creativity, and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex information into visually compelling learning experiences
• Lead the design and development of digital learning resources across multiple platforms – from online and multimedia to print
• Collaborate with passionate teams of content creators and programme developers and teaching kaimahi to bring learning concepts to life
• Champion creativity and innovation, using the latest tools and technologies to enhance engagement and usability
• Embed Mātauranga Māori and bicultural values into your designs, ensuring cultural relevance and responsiveness

This is a Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, that can be based in Hamilton or Te Awamutu.

Mōu | About you

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have 5+ years’ experience in digital or instructional design, ideally in tertiary education
• Are skilled in graphic design tools and understand instructional design principles
• Love working collaboratively and can manage projects with precision and flair
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Digital Media, Instructional Design, Educational Technology or similar (postgrad is a bonus!).

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) will be key.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply today as applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist.

Salary Range: $72,490 - $108,735. Remuneration will reflect qualifications, skills and experience for the position.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz