• Job Type:
• Category: Other
• Location: Wellington
• Date Advertised: 02-FEB-21
• Job Reference: NZQA/2083SEC
• Job Title: &#274tita M&#257ori / Editor (M&#257ori)
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Ētita Māori

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.

We are looking for a bilingual (English/Māori) editor to join the multi-talented publication team responsible for producing the NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship examinations.

About the role

• A mix of editing, desktop and web publishing, project management and administration.
• Interesting and varied subject matter – no boring business reports!
• Work and play with the latest Mac technology in a supportive team environment.
• Editing roles as good as this are rare in Wellington – don’t miss out on this opportunity!

About you

You will have:

• excellent written communication and impeccable grammar skills
• demonstrated ability to edit and rewrite text in complex and varied subject areas, considering sense, clarity and fitness for purpose
• a commitment to layout and design practices that enhance accessibility and user engagement
• some experience with desktop publishing and web content management software, ideally in a Mac environment
• strong self-motivation, with an aptitude for juggling multiple priorities while maintaining focus under the pressure of immoveable deadlines
• an appreciation of the value of peer review processes within a close-knit team.

About NZQA

NZQA is a te reo Māori learning organisation with commitments to equity and lifelong learning. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for Māori staff and has an active Māori staff network, Te Kāhui Māori.

More information

NZQA is accountable for managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, administering the secondary school assessment system, independent quality assurance of non-university education providers, qualifications recognition and standard setting for some specified unit standards.   

NZQA is a te reo Māori learning organisation with commitments to equity and lifelong learning.  We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace.  NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for Māori staff and has an active Māori staff network, Te Kāhui Māori

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

If you would like to discuss further, please call Thomas Liggett on 04 463 3069.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 12 Febraury 2021