Assessors Wanted in the Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying Industry!
Are you an industry expert ready to shape the future of Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying in Aotearoa? We want to hear from you!
We have a couple of full-time (40 hours each week) fixed term positions ending in December 2025. Please note if you are available part time hours/days please discuss this during the interview. Our hiring team is flexible and might be able to accommodate the requested hours/days.
The role can be performed remotely from anywhere in New Zealand. However, you also have the option to work from either our Highbrook, Auckland or centrally located Wellington offices.
About Us: EarnLearn offers work-based learning and qualifications across Aotearoa New Zealand. We help you "earn and learn" in a way that suits your life—on the job, on campus, and online. Our training spans careers in Scaffolding, Rigging, Crane Operations, Industrial Rope Access, Electrical, Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying (PGD). We're passionate about developing the future backbone of Aotearoa and empowering learners to become invaluable contributors across multiple industries. Through our apprenticeship opportunities, we equip learners, employers, and their communities with the skills and capabilities for success.
Why become an Assessor? By becoming an Assessor EarnLearn, you will:
Enhance Workforce Competence:
Contribute to the development of a more informed and capable workforce, ensuring industry standards are met.
Leverage Your Expertise:
Use your industry experience and knowledge to guide and evaluate trainees.
Support Professional Growth:
Play a crucial role in the professional development of your peers and colleagues within the industry.
Recognition:
Gain recognition for your skills, experience, and contribution to the industry.
Responsibilities as an Assessor: As an Assessor, you will evaluate the practical skills and knowledge of trainees within the Plumbing, Gas fitting & Drain laying industry. You will be responsible for assessing evidence against unit standards, providing constructive feedback, and supporting trainees in their journey towards qualification.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct assessments and evaluation for Plumbing, Gas fitting and Drain laying programmes.Provide online training sessions and support with exam preparation to apprentices and feedback, guidance to trainees and learners.Provide technical advice, support, and feedback to the Instructional Design team as required.Ensure assessments are conducted fairly, consistently, and in line with EarnLearn's standards.Stay updated with industry practices, technological advancements, and legislative requirements.Requirements: Hold unit standard 4098 Use standards to assess candidate performance. Hold a current PGD Board certifying license for Plumbing, Gas fitting, and Drain laying. Relevant and current technical knowledge and experience.An understanding of the NZQA framework and experience in standard based assessment.Sufficient digital literacy to be able to navigate and utilize various platforms and software packages.Strong communication skills, with proficiency in both written and oral English.Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentor trainees.Commitment to maintaining high standards in workplace assessment.If you are passionate about upskilling the workforce and have the expertise to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your expression of interest along with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. If you have any questions, please reach out to the People, Culture and Wellbeing team via [email protected]