He Kaitakawaenga Aromatawai Ā-Motu (National Assessment Facilitator)

New Zealand Qualifications Authority – Wellington Central, North Island

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.

• Are you passionate about educational excellence and equity?
• Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your expertise can influence national outcomes in Māori education?

NZQA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Kaitakawaenga Aromatawai ā-Motu to lead and support assessment development across New Zealand's secondary education system.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Kaitakawaenga Aromatawai ā-Motu, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and fairness of national assessments for Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and NZC Kaupapa Māori. You'll work closely with mātanga - subject experts, educators, and internal teams to design, review, and refine assessment materials that are predicated on mātauranga Māori, and align with curriculum standards and reflect best practice aromatawai.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the integrity of NCEA and other national qualifications, helping ākonga across Aotearoa achieve meaningful and credible results.

In this role, you will :

He āhei āu | What you'll bring to the role

At NZQA, we're passionate about supporting learners and ensuring fair, inclusive, and high‑quality education outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of aromatawai and assessment in Aotearoa, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying / viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.

If you would like to discuss further, please contact Natasha Ropata on

To apply, please include your CV and cover letter, preferably in Te Reo Māori, prior to or latest by 5.00 pm on Friday 10th of December 2025.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.

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