1 x Permanent position
Part-time 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Based in Wellington
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
As the Special Assessment Conditions Advisor, you will be the key contact for specialist advice regarding special assessment conditions policies, processes, and procedures. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to:
- Manage Special Assessment Conditions applications
- Liaise with students, parents/caregivers, supervisors, Te Kura kaimahi, schools and NZQA to provide information, solve problems and provide specialist advice
- Proactively engage with kaimanaaki providing training and guidance to improve special assessment conditions literacy to ensure ākonga are identified
- Advocate for ākonga and their whānau in cases where a SAC application is unsuccessful or when a decision is not favourable/equitable for ākonga. Present appeals or cases to NZQA
Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring proven experience in relationship management and a strong working knowledge of NCEA and NZQA. You possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and advocacy skills, and are known for being detail-oriented, flexible, and empathetic.
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, or contact Sulami Pereira, Acting Manager Student and Whānau Support via email [email protected].
For any issues with the application process, please contact [email protected]
Expressions of interest close 5pm on Tuesday, 5th August 2025
