Deputy Chief Executive

12 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Qualifications Authority Full time

**Deputy Chief Executive - Quality Assurance**

**Permanent, Fulltime**

**Wellington Based**
- Action-oriented leader with exceptional management skills
- Lead our regulatory transformation
- Drive impact and make a meaningful difference in education

Whakatairangatia 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 (education) be brought into the world of light._ _We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority._

**Mo matou | About Us**

A core part of our education system, NZQA ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust both nationally and internationally. We are accountable for managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, administering the secondary school assessment system, qualifications recognition and standard setting for some specified unit standards. With almost 500 permanent staff and approximately 7500 casual staff supporting our NCEA assessment role, we are a dynamic crown agency with an exciting future.

The Quality Assurance Division has a broad regulatory remit which includes independent quality assurance of non-university education providers as well as pastoral care code responsibilities, approving qualifications and programmes, assessing international qualifications, and monitoring sector risk.

**Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role**

As a Deputy Chief Executive, you will be a key leader across the organisation and play a critical role with the SLT, supporting the Chief Executive and Board. Specific responsibilities include:

- Manage a team of approx. 125 kaimahi, driving performance and a highly engaged, proactive culture.
- Lead the implementation of the new Integrated Quality Assurance Framework (IQAF).
- Develop our regulatory maturity including creating a whole-of-system view, new impact measures and improved risk-forecasting.
- Build effective partnerships across the sector ensuring alignment and collaboration.

**Ko wai koe| About you**
- A proven track record as an exceptional people manager, creating high performing teams.
- Experience in regulatory leadership roles with similar scale, nuance and complexity.
- Executive team experience, the ability to contribute as an enterprise leader.
- An action oriented, results driven mindset with a deep understanding of measuring impact.
- Genuine curiosity combined with a sharp intellect and superior communication skills.

Education experience is not essential for this role, but you will need a genuine interest in and commitment to our kaupapa and the difference we make.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been seeking, please get in touch.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications close Monday 2nd June 2025.

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values.

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