Adviser Qualification Design at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive learning.
• Support knowledge sharing and self-evaluation within teams.
• Based in Wellington, with locations in the CBD and Upper Hutt.

Kōtahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi | There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people. 

As the New Zealand Corrections Government Training Establishment (NZCGTE) moves into an exciting transformative and innovative growth phase, we are now looking for an energetic, resilient, and engaging professional to support frontline staff capability through the development and design of purposeful workplace qualifications.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As the Adviser Qualification Design, your focus will be on developing workplace qualifications and assessment materials to enhance workforce capabilities and maximise qualification achievement. 

Your key responsibilities will include removing barriers to assessment, ensuring qualifications and assessment material are current and aligned to Ara Poutama's vision, and co-designing qualifications with subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders to ensure holistic assessments that are tailor made for the assessment environment.

You will also work closely with the Moderation team, Workforce Development Councils and NZQA for accreditation, and engage proactively to strengthen practices and capabilities through tailored qualifications. 

Working within the Design and Evaluation team, this role collaborates closely with National Managers who design and deliver capability pathways, including staff qualifications.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

You will have a tertiary qualification or diploma in adult learning, business, or other relevant subject or relevant experience in a similar role. You will also have completed the following Unit Standards, or have a willingness to gain these:

• 4098 Use Standards to Assess Candidate Performance
• 11551 Moderate Assessment
• 11552 Design and Evaluate Assessment Material

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Submit your application online and include highlights and examples as to how you meet the below requirements:

• Proven experience in designing qualifications and assessment material for workplace assessments.
• Proven proactive and effective management of internal and external relationships, using influence and persuading techniques to build confidence and trust.
• Proven ability to critically analyse and interpret complex information and make effective well-reasoned decisions.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with business units, managers, and staff to broaden their understanding of enhancing organisational development.
• A highly proactive nature with the ability to effectively self-manage and work autonomously.

This role will include travel on occasion, a Full New Zealand Drivers Licence is required.  

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid-point of the salary range is $84,594 and the full range (85%-120%) is $71,905 - $101,513. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

If you have any questions, please contact:  Sarah.Newbold@corrections.govt.nz

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

Applications close on: Tuesday the 15^th of October 2024

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.