Vacancies

Renew School is looking for followers of Jesus who are self-motivated, and have proven skills and experience for the available roles / vacancies.

Hours of Work: Will depend on the advertised role

Remuneration:Negotiable as per the relevant collective agreement

Specifically:

• The candidate will maintain a commitment to support the purpose and Special Character of Renew School

Functional relationships with: 

• Principal and/or delegate

Responsibilities: 

• Depend on the advertised role

If you are interested in applying for a position at Renew School, please email the principal a cover letter that explains why you want to work at Renew School, your CV, and the name and contact details of

1. your pastor/minister,
2. a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
3. a professional referee (principal / senior leader).

Please submit your cover letter, references, and CV to the principal, Barend Blom (principal@renew.school.nz).

Typical employment process:

• Candidates shortlisted.
• Interviews.
• Appointment made.

This is a fixed term, part-time position commencing 20 May 2025.

Our staff are committed followers of Jesus who value teamwork, cultivate a strong family/whānau atmosphere in our school, and intentionally create an environment that develops student character.

The criteria for an exam centre manager (ECM) are:

• High level of digital literacy and willingness to navigate and engage with online-based systems and support models
• Reliable access to the internet, a smart phone, laptop, or tablet
• Strong organisational skills to support effective management and supervision of examinations in line with the approved NZQA processes and policies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt and shape communication style to suit different audiences, as required
• Proven experience in assessing potential hires (i.e. exam supervisors) against key selection criteria and making robust hiring decisions that reflect the key selection criteriae
• Demonstrated understanding of Adult Teaching principles and, ideally, experience delivering online or face-to-face skills training
• Commitment to upholding the NZQA code of conduct and acting in a way that is fair, equitable and promotes a positive experience for learners
• Strong demonstrated ability to:

1. Effectively manage both self and teams to balance multiple priorities and meet inflexible deadlines
2. Identify risks, propose mitigations, and escalate as required
3. Lead teams and work in a way that ensures the role is carried out in safe and responsible manner that does not compromise the health and safety of self or others in the workplace
4. Act in accordance with privacy and security policies and procedures when managing both digital and paper-based information

The ECM role is largely made up of administrative tasks (a number of which are completed online) and management of staff to ensure a positive exam experience for candidates. A ECM must be proficient in using a computer/laptop and have a high level of digital literacy. They must be highly organised and have excellent attention to detail. They do not necessarily need to have experience supervising exams. The nominated ECM must meet the required police vetting criteria.

Employment Status and Remuneration:

• The ECM is employed and paid by NZQA on a fixed term basis.

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please email the principal a cover letter that explains why you want to work at Renew School, your CV, and the name and contact details of

1. your pastor/minister,
2. a friend who can comment on your walk with God, and
3. a professional referee that can comment on your ability to fulfill the responsibilities above.

Closing date and time: Please submit your cover letter, references, and CV to the principal, Barend Blom principal@renew.school.nz, by Monday, 19 May 2025, 3 pm 

Employment process:

• Candidates shortlisted the week of 19 May 2025.
• Interviews the week of 19 May 2025.
• Appointment the week 19 May 2025.