National Assessment Advisor

3 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Qualifications Authority Full time

**National Assessment Advisor - Permanent, Full Time**

Would you like to make a difference in Education?
- Science: Earth and Space Science
- Wellington based role - NZQA may consider other locations

We are looking for a full time National Assessment Advisor Science, with a speciality in Earth and Space Science.

This is an exciting and career-enhancing opportunity. As a National Assessment Advisor, you will have the opportunity to work with other moderators to ensure fair, valid and consistent assessment against national standards.

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._

**About the role**

In this role, you will:

- Moderate internally assessed Science and Earth and Space Science
- Produce moderation reports for providers
- Develop assessment resources such as exemplars and clarifications
- Facilitate workshops
- Provide advice and guidance on assessment and quality of internal assessment.

**Skills and experience**

The National Assessment Advisor will demonstrate:

- Expert knowledge and experience in Science and Earth and Space Science.
- Current experience in assessing achievement standards and/or unit standards in a New Zealand school.
- An understanding of the principles of standards-based assessment and the purpose of moderation.
- An understanding of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement and New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
- Knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of the partners of the Treaty of Waitangi in an educational setting.
- The ability to establish constructive working relationships with other professionals.
- The ability to implement and maintain appropriate administrative and communication systems.
- Clear and effective communication skills and ability to tailor your communication to different audiences, as appropriate.
- Sound judgement and demonstrated ability to make robust, evidence-based decisions.
- Experience in facilitating workshops or delivering presentations at regional or national conferences
- Ability to operate competently in an online environment and be able to use online tools.

**Qualifications Required**
- A teaching qualification or equivalent.

**About us**

**What we can offer**:

- A supportive team / whanau environment
- A role with lots of variety
- Development and career progression opportunities
- To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits
- NZQA may consider you working from locations other than Wellington office such as a working from home agreement.

Applications close at **5.00 pm** on **6 October 2025.

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