Quality Assurance Advisor

Quality Assurance Advisor

Education & Training Sector
Christchurch | Full-Time | Permanent

Key Highlights

• Ensure curriculum and assessments meet NZQA standards.

• Lead quality assurance, compliance and EER readiness.

• Senior standalone role with autonomy and influence.

  About the Role

  An established tertiary education provider is seeking an experienced Academic Quality & Compliance Manager to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing academic quality across the organisation.

  This is a senior, stand-alone position responsible for ensuring programmes, curriculum, assessments and quality systems align with NZQA requirements and regulatory standards. You will be the subject matter expert for academic quality, overseeing compliance, supporting programme improvements and ensuring the organisation remains audit and EER ready.

  Working closely with senior leadership, you will help drive a culture of continuous improvement while maintaining high academic standards and positive learner outcomes.

  Key Responsibilities

  Ensure all programmes, curriculum, assessments and academic quality systems meet NZQA requirements and industry standards.

  Lead academic quality assurance activities, programme reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

  Manage preparation for NZQA External Evaluation and Review (EER) processes, audits and compliance reviews.

  Oversee assessment and moderation processes to ensure consistency, validity and academic integrity.

  Review and enhance programmes to ensure compliance with NZQA expectations and learner needs.

  Develop and maintain academic policies, procedures and quality frameworks.

  Monitor academic performance, student achievement and programme outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement.

  Provide expert advice to senior leadership on academic quality, compliance and regulatory matters.

  Act as the key point of contact for NZQA and other relevant stakeholders.

  Ensure compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.

  About You

  You will have significant experience within the New Zealand tertiary education sector and a strong understanding of academic quality and compliance requirements.

  To be successful, you will bring:

  Experience managing NZQA reviews, audits and compliance activities.

  A strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment practices and moderation requirements.

  Demonstrated success improving programmes and academic quality systems.

  Strong knowledge of NZQA standards, quality assurance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

  Excellent written communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.

  The ability to work independently and take ownership of the academic quality function.

  A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to educational excellence.

  What's on Offer

  The opportunity to join a growing education provider during an exciting period of development and transformation.

  A senior role with significant autonomy and influence.

  The chance to make a meaningful impact on academic quality, compliance and learner outcomes.

  How to Apply

  To apply, please send your CV to [email protected].

  For a confidential discussion, contact Carl Rowley on [021 224 8089](tel:021 224 8089).

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