TEO Self Review Evaluator at NZ Qualifications Authority, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

TEO Self Review Evaluator

Permanent | Full-time

 Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama!
E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo – nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga 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.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the role

The 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.

Mōu | Who you are

You'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 ākonga (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 tāu nā i tēnei tūranga | What you'll bring to the role

We'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 Māori underpinned by a understanding of Te Ao Māori and the Māori 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.

 Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why Choose NZQA

Join 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 Māori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction. 

Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Apply 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 tawhai.maindonald@nzqa.govt.nz 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.