Evaluation and Quality Specialist (Part time - 24 hours per week)

Bring your QA tertiary provider expertise to the heart of the electricity sector * Dynamic part time role - 24 hours per week in an evolving environment evaluation * Enjoy an excellent range of employee benefits including health insurance! Transpower holds a unique position in the New Zealand energy sector as both National Grid owner and System Operator. Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system. The Sector Workforce Development Group is accountable for defining, developing, and delivering high-quality training programmes that ensure our people, and those who work with us, possess the skills and capability to undertake their roles safely and effectively. The Group also plays a key role in promoting transmission sector jobs and career pathways to support sector growth. The drive for continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices for both Technical and Trades Training, ensures that Transpower employees and service provider staff - read more about some of our service providers here https://www.transpower.co.nz/news/transpower-awards-new-grid-service-contracts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles and contribute to the safety and reliability of the National Grid. About the opportunity – 24 hours per week (select your preferred days!) Based in Wellington (Christchurch or Palmerston North may be considered for exceptional candidates), you’ll be responsible for the management of the Quality Management System, actively managing quality assurance and associated evaluative processes and the internal and external assessment moderation activity for training for over 2500 learners employed by our Service Providers as well as for Transpower internal System Operator Training. You’ll become immersed in what we do contributing to the development of cohesive, high-quality programme and course documentation working closely with Sector Workforce Development team members, SME’s from the Electrical Supply Industry, Grid Skills https://www.transpower.co.nz/our-work/grid-skillshttps://www.transpower.co.nz/our-work/grid-skills and Transpower trainers and facilitators, in addition to external learning and design consultants and suppliers. Utilising your exceptional organisational, influencing and communication skills you’ll build relationships and liaise with and participate in external quality assurance body monitoring and activity. This includes managing and overseeing post-assessment moderation and collaborating with NZQA and other standard-setting bodies. What will you bring? * ~ Five or more years previous experience in a quality assurance role at a tertiary provider including a sound and current understanding of evaluative quality assurance and NZQA’s expectations * Previous experience with development and review of national qualifications including working with standard setting bodies and NZQA processes * Sound internal and external assessment moderation experience * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure, set priorities and manage tight timelines across multiple initiatives Pragmatic, calm, and evidence-based, you are known for your continuous improvement mindset, welcoming opportunities to improve both enterprise outcomes and your personal approach. While not essential a tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g. Adult Education, Teaching) and/or equivalent experience and/or holding unit standards 11551 and 11552 or equivalent would be advantageous. Join us at Transpower Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. With over twenty-eight ethnicities, we celebrate our people who are collaborative and caring, and provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and have deep and varied experience which they love to share. We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times. We prioritise wellbeing with a great range of employee health and wellness benefits check them out here www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits Next steps To apply for this unique part-time opportunity please review the position description on our careers site/below and submit a tailored application outlining your interest. Role closes Monday 2nd February; however, applications will be reviewed, and informal chats or interviews scheduled, as suitable candidates are identified. Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.