Mātauranga Māori QA Strategy Leader (Remote-Friendly)

Nz Qualifications Authority; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

NZQA Holiday days

Meaningful work

Job summary

NZQA is seeking a Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on embedding mātauranga Māori across tertiary quality assurance. You will work with the QA Division leadership to shape regulatory policy, design, and delivery, drawing on Te Hono o Te Kahurangi to ensure equity and culturally-responsive practices.

Based in Wellington, the role focuses on strengthening partnerships with Māori stakeholders and leading system-wide quality

Qualifications

• Experience in or around the tertiary and vocational education sector with a quality assurance lens.
• Deep experience applying mātauranga Māori perspectives in regulatory or policy settings.
• Familiarity with Te Hono o Te Kahurangi and Māori quality assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative, system-level guidance on mātauranga Māori qualifications and quality assurance to improve outcomes for tauira Māori.
• Lead the integration of mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori perspectives across tertiary quality assurance policies, products and services.
• Sourcing and applying international QA research and indigenous QA practices to inform regulatory responsibilities.
• Represent NZQA in internal and external forums, maintaining kaupapa and strengthening strategic relationships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Māori knowledge systems

Job description

NZQA is seeking a Chief Advisor Quality Assurance - Mātauranga Māori to provide strategic leadership and expert guidance on embedding mātauranga Māori across tertiary quality assurance. You will work with the QA Division leadership to shape regulatory policy, design, and delivery, drawing on Te Hono o Te Kahurangi to ensure equity and culturally-responsive practices.

Based in Wellington, the role focuses on strengthening partnerships with Māori stakeholders and leading system-wide quality