National Manager Assessment and Evaluation

7 months ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Be part of a culture that puts the well-being of people first
- Empower our people to gain professional qualifications

Ngā kawenga | About the role
At Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa, our success hinges on our people. The People & Capability group actively seeks and supports great talent, fostering a skilled and capable workforce dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for people in prison and the broader community. We support a nationwide diverse team of 10,000 people working in a range of disciplines including custody, community corrections, psychology, nursing and corporate. Our job is to enable them to achieve our strategy, Hokai Rangi, through the 24/7 services we deliver.
This role's purpose is to lead people development by investing in the ongoing delivery and continuous improvement of national capability pathways, increasing the number of our people completing a wider range of qualifications, with a focus on professionalising our workforce.
Our National Manager L&A will provide national oversight of learning assessment and evaluation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and developing a strategy and plan. Reporting to the Director Capability Pathways, this role will hold key relationships with the Workforce Development Council, NZQA and other supporting and qualifying bodies.
Key deliverables include leading the design and moderation of processes involved in running a Government Training Establishment (NZCGTE), holding responsibility for the External Evaluation Review and following up on recommendations, and ensuring quality delivery,
This role is Wellington based and will work out of our National Office on The Terrace. While we do work with flexibility, you should expect to be based in office for the majority of the week. This role will involve some travel around New Zealand.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are an experienced leader with a strong background in Adult Learning. Your career has seen you gain a deep understanding of the Justice Sector and its unique challenges, environment and legislation. You're confident working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including the procurement process and embedding an LMS within a large complex organisation.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**You'll bring the following with you to the role**:

- Significant experience in Learning Assessment and Evaluation and Quality Assurance as part of Learning and Delivery teams
- Senior level working knowledge of qualifications, External Evaluation Reviews, qualification bodies and organisations
- A relevant tertiary qualification in the assessment and evaluation area (a requirement for this role)
- Significant experience in leading, developing and motivating a team of skilled professionals and specialists in quality assurance, assessment, moderation, and evaluatio.
- A full driver's license is required for this role due to the travel required

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range Is $160,813 and the full range is $136,692- $192,976. 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.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
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.



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