TEO Self Review Evaluator

New Zealand Qualifications Authority; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NZQA Staff Benefits

Job summary

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) invites applications for an Evaluator, TEO Self Review in the System Performance and Capability team. You will support quality assurance across NZQA’s qualification and programme reviews, acting as a critical friend to tertiary education organisations.

You’ll apply strong assessment and moderation knowledge, engage with Maori perspectives, and contribute to system-wide capability building and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in assessment, moderation and quality assurance within tertiary education.
• Ability to apply a critical friend approach to influence outcomes and improve quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support TEOs across NZ with quality assurance and self-review activities.
• Analyse materials, identify themes and provide informed recommendations.
• Build trusted adviser relationships and deliver results within tight timelines.

Skills

Assessment principles

Moderation

Learning and teaching

Learner wellbeing

Maori engagement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-management

Tools

Microsoft tools

AI software

Collaborative software

Job description

TEO Self Review EvaluatorPermanent | Full-timeWhakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama!E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.May the baskets of knowledge be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.Mo tenei turanga | About the roleThe Quality Assurance Division (QAD) at NZQA plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and quality of non-university qualifications and programmes across Aotearoa. We're focused on learner wellbeing, system performance, and the capability of tertiary education organisations. This focus is supported through close working relationships with Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs), the TEC, MoE, University NZ, peak body groups and other government departments.We're excited to offer an opportunity for an Evaluator, TEO Self Review in the System Performance and Capability business unit of the Quality Assurance Division (QAD). This role is central to supporting the TEO's annual understanding of the effectiveness of their qualifications and quality assurance. This role supports and oversees the quality improvement TEOs undertake. This role also supports the wider system performance and capability teams thematic review and capability building activity. In order to do this role, a comprehensive knowledge of the Vocational Education Training system, the wider tertiary education system, and education in New Zealand is desirable.You'll bring a strong understanding of adult learning and teaching, assessment and moderation, learner support and value of training outcomes to a \"critical friend\" relationship with TEOs throughout New Zealand. Excellent communication skills alongside strong prioritising and organising abilities will be necessary.To thrive here, you'll need to be able to work across formal and informal networks, have a comprehensive working understanding of the tertiary and wider education systems, and the ability to develop a \"trusted adviser\" status across a variety of contexts.Mou | Who you areYou're an evaluator with proven expertise in organisational self-improvement, accountability, and review relating to training and quality management strategies within the tertiary education system and a regulatory environment. You're driven by a commitment to better outcomes for akonga (learners) and bring a strong sense of purpose to your work.You understand how tertiary teaching organisations work and the importance of quality assurance and system capability. You're a flexible, agile thinker, who's not afraid to roll your sleeves up on adhoc or urgent tasks to support the System Performance and Capability team as well as the wider QAD.You're quick to grasp complex situations, and you know how to navigate ambiguity with confidence and clarity.You bring attention to detail, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset. You're someone who builds trust and effective relationships quickly, communicates with clarity, and knows how to deliver results.Ko tau na i tenei turanga | What you'll bring to the roleWe're looking for someone who can demonstrate:An excellent knowledge and understanding of the principles associated with good practice in assessment, moderation, teaching, learning and learner safety and wellbeing.A proven ability to apply the principles of \"critical friend\" and \"trusted adviser\" to influence or facilitate outcomes and deliver results.A proven ability to analyse situations and materials, identify themes and make informed decisions taking into account the context of the education organisation, the wider environment and tertiary education system.A proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships alongside an ability to adapt approach and style to work effectively in an ambiguous, changing environment.Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.A proven ability to plan, prioritise and manage work effectively to achieve deliverables in tight timeframes. This would include the ability to identify risks to the work schedule in a timely manner and recommend risk mitigation strategies.A proven ability to engage meaningfully with Maori underpinned by a understanding of Te Ao Maori and the Maori worldview.Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft tools and applications, AI software and collaborative software.A strong commitment to enabling better educational outcomes and to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your practice.Nga Painga o NZQA | Why Choose NZQAJoin NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world-class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Maori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction.Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.Pehea te tono mai | How You ApplyApply online with your CV and a covering letter. If you're already an NZQA employee, please apply using your NZQA email login.For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click `apply now' to access these links.If you would like to discuss further, please contact Tawhai Maindonald on [e-mail] or 04 463 4242.We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early.Applications close at 5pm on Friday 16 October 2026.You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.