Moderator (Maternity Cover)

Christchurch

Alternatively, Wellington / Tauranga

Location of the role 

  • This role reports to our client employer’s Quality and Compliance Manager located at their Christchurch Training Centre.   

  • Therefore, it is preferred that the role be based in Christchurch.  However, for the right applicant, the role could be situated in either Upper Hutt, Wellington – or Tauranga. 

  • Some travel will be required. 

 

About this employer 

Vertical Horizonz New Zealand is a 100% New Zealand-owned Private Training Establishment with over 26 years of experience delivering high-quality training in various industries, including industrial, transport, rural, health and safety, heights, and access trades.  

From a single trainer with a big vision in 1998, the business has grown to become one of New Zealand's largest private training establishments.

 

The role 

  • The company’s family is growing (literally) with their Academic Moderator soon heading off to welcome her new addition.  Therefore, they are seeking an experienced Moderator to join the team to provide maternity cover.  

  • This role requires a person who is an adaptive learner, organised thinker, and someone who is eager to be challenged.   

  • You will work closely with our other Moderators to deliver on the company’s Moderation Plan and carry out quality assurance activities to support the wider VHNZ training team.

 

Key responsibilities 

  • Internal post-assessment moderations of Learner assessments

  • Internal pre-assessment moderation of learning and assessment resources developed by VH Learning and Development Team prior to sending to the Working Development Council (WDC) for approval.

  • Assisting with external moderation compliance.

  • Onsite training delivery evaluation.

 

Fixed term 

  • Immediate start

  • To July 2025

 

About you 

  • Hold unit standard 11551 “Moderate Assessment.”

  • Proven relevant moderation experience preferably in the tertiary education sector.

  • An understanding of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

  • Have experience as a tertiary/industry trainer or assessor.

  • Experience in writing quality moderation reports.

  • Experience and knowledge to establish and maintain credibility with work colleagues.

  • Sound judgement in decision making.

  • Clear and effective communication (oral, written, interpersonal).

  • Proficiency in the use of the following programmes – MS Work, MS Outlook, MS Excel and SharePoint.

 

Apply now  

If you are an experienced moderator with a passion for ensuring accuracy and compliance, we would love to hear from you.  

Join the VHNZ team as a Moderator and contribute to the continuing success of the organisation.  

Apply now!

 

Please note 

In lieu of a formal closing date, screening and shortlisting of candidates may commence as applications are received.

 

Important information for all applicants 

  • You must be living in New Zealand AND

  • Legally entitled to work full-time (approximately 40 hours) per week when you apply for this job

  • If you are living outside of New Zealand and/or you are not legally entitled to work full-time hours, then your application may be declined without reply

  • A criminal history check may form part of this employer’s pre-employment process, so we will ask you to please disclose if this check would produce adverse information