New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) is NZ’s largest Private Training Establishment offering vocational courses and qualifications across a range of programmes. With authentic training environments, well-designed programmes and a fun and supportive learning environment, we have a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all our students.
Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We strive for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in through in-house training days and our annual conference.
To find out more about us, please visit https://www.nzma.ac.nz/
Job Description
Are you passionate about quality assurance and continuous improvement in education?
The NZMA Quality Team is seeking a new team member with a passion for supporting quality delivery and assessment. This role will undertake internal quality assurance processes, support the work with teams on improvement to processes and practices, particularly with our Land Based Training and Builders Academy brands.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their career as a Quality Advisor - You will work closely to support the NZMA Quality Manager to undertake quality assurance processes which support best practice and enhanced student experience while working within the NZ tertiary regulatory environment.
This role has a strong operational focus, particularly supporting the Land Based Training and Builders Academy brands. You'll be involved in monitoring, reviewing, and enhancing quality processes, providing vital support to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent academic outcomes.
This is a permanent, full-time position, with the flexibility to work from both home and onsite at our campuses. Occasional domestic travel will be required as part of the role, visiting our various campuses and meeting with stakeholders.
Qualifications
You will have highly effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; and the ability to work in a deadline driven environment. You will be people orientated; positive and persistent; a self-starter with drive and motivation; focused on achievement of your accountabilities.
Required Skills/Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Tertiary level qualification in a relevant field
- Experience in quality assurance, academic compliance, and educational evaluation, preferably in a tertiary or vocational education setting
- Some understanding of NZQA rules, regulations, and programme accreditation requirements
- A background in moderation, programme monitoring, or self-assessment activities is advantageous.
- Familiarity with moderation processes, internal evaluations, and quality monitoring tools
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and apply policy and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and provide constructive feedback
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data analysis
- Ability to build effective working relationships across different teams and stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Experience with the NZQA Code of Practice and programme self-assessment activities is advantageous
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use digital tools relevant to quality assurance work
Additional Information
Why work with us?
- Enjoy Work-life balance with time off during Christmas & New Year!
- Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in.
- Rewarding opportunity to support students in their education journey
- Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks
- Work with our academic teams to help them grow and be highly successful.
- A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.