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Literacy Writing and Numeracy Markers

Learn more about and apply for a Literacy and Numeracy Marker role. Applications are open from 8 April

About this role

This is a part-time role based in New Zealand. Applications for this role are now open.

Markers will be required to attend training sessions and marking will take place in the following weeks. All marking to be completed by 19 July.

Please only apply in this round for mid-year examinations. We will open the link again for EOY.

The application currently asks for Panel Leaders but we are also recruiting markers, so please enter your marker application on that link.

The marker meetings for Literacy Writing are scheduled to be held in the weekend of 22 June. Date to be confirmed.

Note: It is not possible to complete marking overseas if a holiday is planned.

Instructions for applying

Please select 'Core Generic' in the subject field of the application form.

This will then give you the option to apply for Literacy or Numeracy.

Core generics

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Working relationships

Markers will be required to:

  • liaise with NZQA personnel and marking contractors
  • maintain the highest levels of security and confidentiality when liaising with the External Assessment Team members and other examination contractors and while working with the assessment materials.

Professional and personal qualities

Markers will demonstrate:

  • extensive subject knowledge of Literacy/Numeracy and familiarity with the New Zealand Curriculum
  • an understanding of the principles of standards-based assessment
  • knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of the partners of the Treaty of Waitangi in an education assessment setting
  • the ability to establish constructive working relationships with other professionals
  • clear and effective communication
  • the ability to work to stringent deadlines
  • the ability to implement and maintain appropriate administrative and communication systems.

Returning markers

NZQA contractors will be able to use their username/ID and password to access the application form.

If you already have a user ID and password for NZQA, please use these to complete your marker application.

Do not reregister but go to the log in page.

Log in (external link)

New applicants

New applicants will be required to complete NZQA's registration process before filling out the application form.

Go to the Registration page (external link)

Note: Please select 'Core Generic' in the subject field of the application form.

If you have further questions, or if you have difficulty with the online application, please contact the Secondary Examinations Team:

Email examinations@nzqa.govt.nz

Call us on 0800 697 296.