Senior Advisor - Official Information and Reporting

About this role

Senior Advisor (Official Information and Reporting)

Full-time | Fixed-term to 30 September 2027

• Meaningful work – contribute to a trusted and high-quality tertiary education system that supports learners, providers and communities.
• Flexible working arrangements – including options for working from home and flexible hours.
• Leave – In addition to the annual leave entitlement, NZQA provides three NZQA Holiday days each year between Christmas and New Year.

 

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama!  E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo, nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.

May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light.  We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

 

Are you an experienced Senior Advisor with a strong understanding of the Official Information Act and a talent for turning complex information into clear, high-quality advice?

NZQA is looking for a highly capable Senior Advisor to join our Policy and International Team within the Quality Assurance Division. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of NZQA's regulatory and quality assurance activities, supporting the organisation's response to Official Information Act requests, ministerial servicing, and corporate reporting.

Join NZQA and help ensure our advice, reporting, and Official Information Act responses are clear, accurate, and trusted.

 

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Policy and International Team sits within NZQA's Quality Assurance Division. We lead operational policy and international work for the division while also coordinating responses to Official Information Act requests, ministerial correspondence, and organisational reporting. We're a collaborative and supportive team that enjoys tackling complex issues and delivering practical solutions that make a difference.

As our Senior Advisor (Official Information and Reporting), you'll coordinate and prepare responses to Official Information Act requests relating to NZQA's regulatory, quality assurance, and operational functions. Working closely with subject matter experts and senior managers, you'll help ensure information provided by the Quality Assurance Division is accurate, well-structured, and delivered within statutory timeframes.

You'll also contribute to organisational reporting, ministerial correspondence, briefing material, and other accountability requirements across the division.

 

He āhei āu | What you'll bring to the role

You will be a good fit for this role if you have:

• Experience preparing Official Information Act responses and supporting ministerial servicing processes.
• A sound understanding of the Official Information Act, including withholding grounds and public interest considerations.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate advice.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders.
• Confidence using digital tools and technology to support research, analysis, and drafting. Experience with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled tools would be an advantage.

 

Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA

Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world‑class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.

NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Māori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction. 

Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.

Salary band S8: $100,461 to $111,148 (Midpoint - $111,148) (appointment within the band dependent on skills and experience).

 

Pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you're an experienced Senior Advisor who enjoys working with complex information, influencing quality outcomes, and contributing to an important public service organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.

If you would like to discuss further, please contact Graeme Cahalane on Graeme.Cahalane@nzqa.govt.nz.

To apply, please include your CV and cover letter, prior to or latest by 5pm on 13 November 2026.

 

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.