Senior Advisor, Operational Policy & Qualifications

Kumara Vine; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Lead Advisor, Operational Policy in Wellington provides advice on implementing qualifications policy from design through to implementation, working with the Qualifications team and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery.

You will lead the development of operational policy that supports a coherent, nationally and internationally credible national secondary school qualifications system, shaping senior secondary education to deliver equitable pathways to employment, training or

Qualifications

• Experience in policy or operational policy development in a complex setting.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to design and deliver internal and external engagement to generate insights.
• Understanding of secondary qualifications and assessment, including NCEA, and diverse learners.
• Experience leading or supporting multiple projects concurrently and managing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on implementing qualifications policy from design through to implementation.
• Lead the development of operational policy to support a coherent, nationally and internationally credible qualifications system.
• Advise on shaping the senior secondary education system for quality and equitable pathways.
• Engage with a range of stakeholders to enable effective delivery.
• Work with Qualifications team and Ministry staff and external partners.
• Lead or support multiple projects concurrently and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cultural competence

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The Lead Advisor, Operational Policy in Wellington provides advice on implementing qualifications policy from design through to implementation, working with the Qualifications team and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery.

You will lead the development of operational policy that supports a coherent, nationally and internationally credible national secondary school qualifications system, shaping senior secondary education to deliver equitable pathways to employment, training or