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Engagement and Qualifications Development Specialist
Te whare o Toitū Te Waiora – Who Toitū Te Waiora represents
Toitū te Waiora (Community, Health, Education, and Social Services) Workforce Development Council represents sectors including care services, youth services, disability services, education and educational support services, funeral services and mental health and addictions services. We also represent health services, public order safety, skin and nail therapy services, social services, and urban pest control. More information about the role of Toitū te Waiora can be found at: www.toitutewaiora.nz
Te āhua o Te Tūranga – The nature of the role
This role is pivotal in fostering strong relationships with industry stakeholders while also leading the development and enhancement of qualifications that meet the current and future needs of our industry or sector partners. This role directly impacts the success of Toitū te Waiora and the workforces within its sector coverage.
This role has a strong focus on:
- Industry relationships
- Qualification Development
- Project Management
- Advocacy and Promotion
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Vocational Qualification Development
- Industry Engagement
- Regional Sectors engagement expertise
The Engagement and Qualifications Development Specialist reports to the Regional Engagement Manager and works collaboratively with the Qualifications Team
This role can be based remotely or in our Wellington, Hamilton or Auckland office.
This is a fixed-term role until 30 June 2025.
Ideal candidates would be based in either of the following regions:
- Tāmaki Makaurau
- Taranaki, Manawatu or Whanganui
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Whēako – Skills/experiences for the role
- Proven experience of reviewing and developing qualifications and assessment standards in a vocational education environment.
- Proven experience in industry engagement or partnership development, within the education or vocational training sector.
- In-depth understanding of industry standards, educational frameworks, and regulatory requirements related to qualifications development.
- Knowledge of project management frameworks with the ability to plan, organize, and execute initiatives that enhance industry-education collaboration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, convey information, build partnerships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and present complex information clearly.
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills to identify and understand industry need and translate into actionable qualification development strategies.
- Flexibility to adjust strategies and approaches based on evolving industry needs and educational trends.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in qualifications development.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with NZQA rules and guidelines.
We are a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reflect the diversity of Aotearoa, New Zealand and the industries and people we work to support. We ensure that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Te tono – How to apply
If this sounds like you, click on the Apply now button to be redirect to the application page - Position description is located the bottom of the page.
To enquire further about the role, please email the People and Culture team at recruitment@wdc.nz.
Applications close: Friday 22 November 2024