Chief Advisor Assessment Measurement and Modelling
Core
Provide senior psychometrics leadership to set technical direction for assessment measurement, calibration, and modelling processes supporting fair and defensible outcomes for learners in New Zealand secondary education.
Role type
Senior IC educational measurement specialist (psychometrics)
Builds
High-stakes assessment systems and credentialling frameworks
Domain
Education + Psychometrics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
psychometrics, statistical modelling, educational measurement, quantitative evaluation, R, AI-supported assessment validation, technical standards setting, peer review, quality assurance
Preferred skills
PhD in psychometrics or related field
Technologies
R
Responsibilities
Lead assessment measurement, calibration, and standards setting; perform advanced modelling and analysis using real-world assessment data; evaluate AI-supported approaches in assessment development and marking; provide trusted advice to senior technical and non-technical audiences; conduct peer review and capability uplift across measurement work.
