Marker 2026/2026 Exams

Whakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga 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.

NZQA is inviting applications for the role of NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship Marker for our 2026/2026 exam cycle.

This contract role is part-time, and manageable alongside a full-time job.

Mou | Who you are

This role offers the chance to deliver work that has tangible and meaningful impact for learners in New Zealand now and into the future. Delivering great outcomes for akonga (students) will be at the centre of what you do and how you work. All applicants must be based within New Zealand and have the appropriate right to work here.

Ko tau na i tenei turanga | What you'll bring to the role:

Curriculum knowledge and teaching experience for the appropriate standard within the New Zealand Curriculum
Understanding and experience of standards-based assessment and the principles of NCEA and NZ Scholarship
High level of professionalism, with a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
Strong ability to work and collaborate effectively as part of a team
The ability to work and deliver to inflexible deadlines.
The ability to implement and maintain appropriate administrative and communication systems.
Knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of the partners of the Treaty of Waitangi in an educational assessment setting
Proven willingness to navigate and engage with online-based systems and support models
Reliable access to the internet, a smart phone, laptop, or tablet
Commitment to upholding the NZQA code of conduct and act in a way that is fair, equitable and promotes a positive experience for learners
Work in a way that is both safe and responsible and does not compromise the health and safety of self or others in the workplace
Act in accordance with privacy and security policies and procedures when managing both digital and paper-based information
Nga Painga o NZQA | Why Choose NZQA

A core part of our education system, NZQA ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust both nationally and internationally. We are accountable for managing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, administering the secondary school assessment system, qualifications recognition and standard setting for some specified unit standards. We are a dynamic crown agency with an exciting future.

Pehea te tono mai | How You Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. Please review the questionnaire attached to the application form and choose the subject(s) that you have expertise in, so we can assess your capabilities appropriately against our requirements.

We will be continually reviewing applications as they are received, so would encourage you to submit your CV promptly for consideration. As part of our screening and selection process, you may be contacted by one of our NZQA National Assessment Facilitators to discuss your application and suitability.

If you have any questions about role, please email the NZQA Recruitment Team swf@nzqa.govt.nz