Assessment and Qualification Lead

1 x Permanent Position

Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Can be based in one of Te Kura regional offices located in: Wellington, Palmerston North, Masterton, New Plymouth, Hastings, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wairoa, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.

Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Curriculum Wāhanga for the role of Assessment & Qualifications Lead.

The Assessment and Qualifications Lead is an:

• Inclusive, analytical, innovative and creative problem solver, responsive to shifts in educational thinking, assessment theory and practice.
• Focused on equitable access to learning and equitable outcomes for diverse learners.
• This role is responsible for leading, influencing and supporting ongoing development in assessment thinking and practice across all levels of curriculum delivery at Te Kura, including Early Childhood.
• This position reports to the Deputy Chief Executive Curriculum and works closely with the Principal Advisor Curriculum, the Curriculum Team, Regional Leaders of Learning, and Kaiako Matua to support the ongoing development in assessment thinking and practice across all levels of curriculum delivery at Te Kura, including Early Childhood.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We are looking for someone with a passion for rigorous and inclusive assessment practice grounded in deep understanding of curriculum, who is also excited by the opportunities for assessment innovation that have come from Te Mātaiaho and the NCEA Change Programme. You will be a champion for Te Ara Pounamu, model the dispositions for living, learning and wellbeing of Ngā Āheinga, demonstrate Ngā Mātāpono in action, and be on your bilingual journey.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, we live by our values:

• Manaaki — showing respect, generosity, and care

• Whanaungatanga — building relationships and belonging

• Tika — acting fairly and honestly

• Ākonga at the Centre — guiding every decision we make

Hei whakautu | In return

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought 'this is me' click that apply button, we want to hear from you

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange). If you still have any additional questions, please contact Christine Te Kiri, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Curriculum via email

For any issues with the application process, please contact

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 12 December 2025