Exam Supervisor - Special

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland invites applications for exam invigilators to supervise end-of-semester exams for students with approved Special Conditions. The role supports exam integrity and ensures a calm, supportive environment during stressful assessment periods.

You will set up rooms, enforce rules, assist students, monitor conduct, and help during breaks. Flexibility to work across on-campus, paper-based, digital, and remote exam formats is valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise exam environments with integrity and discretion.
• Strong attention to rules, timings and seating arrangements.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress exam period with diverse formats.

Responsibilities

• Set up exam rooms with papers, stationery and equipment per procedures.
• Enforce exam rules and monitor student behaviour throughout the session.
• Assist before, during and after exams by guiding students and answering queries.
• Supervise to prevent communication between candidates and respond to irregularities.
• Check attendance and note late arrivals.
• Escort candidates for washroom breaks as required.
• Detect unauthorised materials and uphold academic integrity.
• Deliver and collect scripts at start and end of exams per procedures.
• Adapt to different exam modes across the day and period.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stamina

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

• UoA Department Name: Student and Academic Services

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Job Description

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are seeking to recruit exam room invigilators to provide supervision during end of semester exams, for students who have approved Special Conditions.

These are students who have either a:

• Temporary disability
• Condition that affects their ability to sit exams under the prescribed conditions.

You will be responsible for supervising and ensuring compliance during exam sessions to ensure the security and integrity of the exam environment and you will play an integral role in assisting students during a particularly stressful part of their studies.

You will hold integrity in high regard, pay close attention to detail and be able to remain vigilant for prolonged periods. You will be able to adapt to mixed modes of exam delivery, including on campus digital exams, traditional paper-based exams and remote, online invigilation.

You will be responsible for:

• Setting up the exam room by placing exam papers, stationery and equipment at desks in accordance with procedures and spacing requirements.
• Implementing exam rules and regulations and remaining attentive throughout the exam, monitoring student behaviour.
• Assisting before, during and after the exam by directing students to their seats, advising them about possessions permitted in the exam room, and handling queries raised.
• Supervising carefully, making sure that students do not communicate with one another during the exam, and responding to any irregularities immediately.
• Checking attendance during exams and recording details of late arrivals.
• Escorting candidates on washroom breaks as required.
• Detecting any unauthorised materials inside the exam room and ensuring that academic integrity is upheld at all times.
• Delivering and collecting exam scripts carefully at the start and end of the exam in accordance with procedures.
• Be able to adapt to different modes of exams throughout the day and/or exam period.

You will need to be available as needed throughout the exam period.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz