Job Description

• Help us build out Tahatū Career Navigator, the new career planning website that has already reached over 1 million visits in the last year
• Showcase your UX/UI talent to turn concepts into impactful solutions
• Permanent full-time role, Wellington based + great benefits

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC - is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives. We invest over $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems.

If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

He angitūtanga: About the Role

We're on the hunt for a talented Senior Designer to join our Design team and help us shape the future of products that will make a positive difference in the lives of New Zealanders. You will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, researchers, marketing and the content team to bring insights together to create a real impact.

• Requires an excellent understanding of the fundamentals of end-to-end UX and UI Design.
• Work closely with TEC stakeholders, internal research, stakeholder engagement and development teams to create high quality experiences and outputs.
• Using design thinking to come up with concepts and solutions to meet the needs of diverse target audience with a variety of needs.
• Champion inclusive and equitable design, learner centricity and the power of human-centred, insight-driven design.
• Craft wireframes, prototypes, and detailed designs for a variety of media including web, mobile apps and print collateral.
• Work with web development and content team members to ensure designs can be realised.
• Translate customer insights, analytics and executive direction into well thought out experiences.
• Maintain and update the Figma pattern libraries

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

If you are an experienced Designer with a passion for equity and delivering quality work that positively impacts on almost all New Zealanders - this could be the role for you! You will bring the following:

• At least five years' experience in UX/UI design for responsive websites and digital products.
• Significant experience in using design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated experience using and contributing to a large complex Figma pattern library.
• A passion for equity and inclusion, a strong belief in designing for needs, and a drive to make a difference.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering high-quality design outputs for the different stages of the design process, including wireframes, prototypes and detailed UI designs.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Understanding of user experience design principles and what good customer-centric design looks like.
• Ability to form strong relationships with your team, TEC stakeholders and customers.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills to bring others on the design journey.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive web design.
• Ability to create icons and illustrations is preferred, but not essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you

• Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
• A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
• A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
• Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
• A focus on Career development and internal opportunities

The salary range for this position starts from $93,327 up to $109,797 + 3.5% KiwiSaver depending on demonstrable skills and experience.

Me pēhea te tuku tono: How to Apply

To view the job description and/or apply for the role, please click Apply For This Job or visit the TEC Careers Portal.

If this sounds like you, please apply now for this great opportunity with your tailored Cover Letter and CV, along with a portfolio of your UX/UI work (this could be uploaded along with your application or a link to a website in your cover letter.Note: Your portfolio of work will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

The closing date for this role is 21 September 2026 at 5:00pm or more information or if you have any questions, please contact hr@tec.govt.nz.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

The TEC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application