Working at NZQA

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NZQA has a team of around 450 people who are committed to quality education for all New Zealanders.

We work hard to provide a rewarding and challenging workplace that offers job satisfaction, personal growth and work-life balance for all our staff.

Our commitments to equity and lifelong learning are reflected through professional development programmes, including a comprehensive range of opportunities to learn and practice te reo Māori as well as opportunities for staff to strengthen their Pacific cultural capability.

NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for Māori and Pacific staff, including supporting whakawhanaungatanga and leadership development through Te Kāhui Māori and our Pacific Staff Network. These groups also provide a collective voice forum for Māori and Pacific staff.

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Our recruitment process

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Benefits of working at NZQA

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Policies for NZQA staff and contractors

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Specialist Workforce resources

Information and resources for NZQA's Specialist Workforce

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