WDC Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join Toi Mai, the Workforce Development Council | Ohu Ahumahi for Nga Peka o Toi, the creative, cultural, recreation and technology industries of Aotearoa. Our role is to ensure our sectors are supported by a skilled, diverse and thriving workforce, and that our industries have a strong voice within vocational education. Honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi is front and centre in our mahi, as is applying te ao and matauranga Maori within our qualifications and improving access and equity for all learners. To find out more about Toi Mai and the role of Workforce Development Councils, please see: https://www.ohuahumahi.nz/ .
Te ahua o Te Turunga – The nature of the position
Is your dream job finding out about other people's jobs? We are looking for a Qualifications Development Facilitator | Ringa Hanga to do just that in an existing team. This role is based in our Wellington office and involves engaging with industry and providers to develop and maintain a range of qualifications, standards, micro-credentials, and other products to support vocational education for our diverse range of sectors. Additionally, we analyse programme endorsement and micro-credential support applications from education providers.
Proven experience in design and development of qualifications, standards and/or programmes for vocational education is essential, while knowledge of NZQA quality assurance systems is also beneficial. We are committed to being a gold standard Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner so competency in and commitment to te reo Maori me ona tikanga including matauranga Maori (Maori language, customs, protocols and knowledge) are equally valued.
You will be able to manage multiple projects to deadlines, including facilitating diverse groups (both face-to-face and online) to produce products that ensure our sectors have confidence in the skills of graduates. This will require translating complex technical concepts for both industry and education experts to ensure robust and informed discussion. A key focus for us is increasing the numbers of Maori, Pacific and tangata whaikaha/disabled people who find educational success in our sectors so experience in working with relevant groups would be useful.
Please note this is a fixed-term role to 30 June 2025, due to uncertainty around the future of workforce development councils.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Strong analytical, writing, and editing skills
Knowledge and experience of the NZQCF and the secondary or tertiary education sector
Ability to operate in te ao Maori and a diverse range of New Zealand contexts, including vocational and kaupapa Maori education systems
Passion for the creative, culture, technology and/or sport and recreation sectors
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Ability to manage self to work both independently and within a team
Perseverance, stamina and are solution focused
A passion to give voice to te ao Maori in vocational education.
We are a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reflect the diversity of Aotearoa, New Zealand and the industries and people we work to support. The contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Te tono – How to apply
If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirected to the application page - Position description is located at the bottom of the page.
To enquire further about the role, please email the People and Culture team at ****** .
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