MITO facilitates training for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas and logistics industries. We work with learners, their employers and training providers, to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their career, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.
Our national office is in central Wellington and we have a field team located across New Zealand.
OUR VISION
Enriching lives and inspiring futures
OUR VALUES
Our vision and values guide everything we do and how we do it, in a family-like working environment where progressive change and improvement is encouraged and embraced, with further career opportunities sought for those that excel.
We’re careful to select team members that align to our vision and values. If you’re interested in working for us, then check out our current vacancies.
CURRENT VaCANCIES
Wellington based
Full time
Permanent
Are you passionate about driving excellence in assessment and moderation systems?
We’re looking for a dynamic Manager Quality and Assessment to lead a high-performing team and champion quality assurance across MITO’s qualifications and assessment functions.
About MITO
At MITO, we are dedicated to promoting career pathways that support a productive, sustainable, and dynamic workforce. MITO is owned by industry—training by industry, for industry. We are a nationally based organisation, and for over 50 years have supported the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas, and logistics industries in facilitating apprenticeships and industry training in the workplace.
We work with apprentices, employers, industries, registered assessors, and training providers to ensure our people get the best possible opportunities to learn and accelerate their careers.
About the role
As Manager Quality and Assessment, you’ll have primary responsibility for MITO’s assessment and moderation systems, and quality/compliance activities. You’ll lead a team of specialists and work closely with industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure best practice and compliance with NZQA and other statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide effective leadership and ongoing management of the Quality and Assessment team.
- Oversee development, implementation, and review of assessment and moderation systems.
- Ensure compliance with NZQA and external moderation requirements.
- Manage assessor registration, training, and performance.
- Build strong relationships with industry partners, training providers, and government agencies.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in assessment and moderation practices.
- Contribute to MITO’s strategic initiatives, including eLearning and new delivery models.
About you
You’re a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with:
- A relevant tertiary qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of the NZ Qualifications and Credentials Framework, especially for work-based training.
- Proven experience in assessment and moderation systems within the tertiary education sector.
- A drive to create positive customer experiences, including through the use of innovative modern technologies.
- Experience leading and managing teams in a medium-sized organisation.
- Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills and strong networking ability.
- A commitment to quality, equity, and learner success.
Read the position description:
Manager Quality and Assessment position description PDF - 590 KB
Keen to join us? Email your CV and covering letter to Daniel Boyd, Group Manager - Qualifications at daniel.boyd@mito.org.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Wellington based
Full time
Permanent
Are you passionate about ensuring quality and consistency in assessment and moderation across industry training?
We’re looking for a highly skilled National Moderation Advisor to lead MITO’s moderation activities and champion best practice in quality assurance.
About MITO
At MITO, we are dedicated to promoting career pathways that support a productive, sustainable, and dynamic workforce. MITO is owned by industry—training by industry, for industry. We are a nationally based organisation, and for over 50 years have supported the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas, and logistics industries in facilitating apprenticeships and industry training in the workplace.
Working with learners, employers, and training providers, we ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and accelerate their careers, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.
About the role
As National Moderation Advisor, you’ll be responsible for the consistent application of MITO’s moderation systems and processes, ensuring assessment tools and assessor decisions are robust, reliable, and inclusive. You’ll work collaboratively with assessors, education providers, and industry stakeholders to uphold quality standards and compliance requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement annual moderation plans and strategies.
- Manage MITO’s moderation activities in line with policies and procedures.
- Analyse moderation outcomes and identify training needs for assessors and providers.
- Collaborate with assessment designers to ensure tools are fit for purpose and inclusive.
- Work with NZQA, Industry Skills Boards (ISBs), and contracted moderators to maintain compliance.
- Champion quality assurance internally and externally, promoting best practice.
- Contribute to MITO’s strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
About you
You’re a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with:
- A relevant tertiary qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of the NZ Qualifications and Credentials Framework.
- Substantive experience in moderating assessments using NZQA standards.
- Experience in tertiary education and quality management systems.
- Strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
- Project management and relationship management experience.
- Intermediate computer skills and a commitment to health and safety practices.
Read the position description:
National Moderation Advisor position description PDF - 628 KB
Keen to join us? Email your CV and covering letter to Daniel Boyd, Group Manager Qualifications at daniel.boyd@mito.org.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Are you a qualified automotive technician looking to give back to industry?
In this influential part-time casual contracted role, you will support automotive learners through their trade training journey.
We’re looking for someone who can inspire and encourage our apprentices, grow their confidence, and help guide their progress towards qualification in their field.
MITO supports on-job learning and career development for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas, and logistics industries.
We work with learners, their employers, and training providers to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their careers, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.
We’d like to hear from you if you have:
- An automotive and/or collision repair qualification and/or significant experience working in the industry
- Experience in mentoring and sharing your own trade training journey to inspire others
- The ability to build trust and strong working relationships with our learners and employers
- The ability to listen with empathy, and communicate clearly and effectively
- A strong interest in supporting others to achieve their qualification and career goals
- Excellent administrative, organisational, and computer skills
- The right to live and work in New Zealand.
Being trade qualified in New Zealand or having extensive experience in the automotive trade is a must. For all other elements of this role, training will be provided.
This is a highly rewarding casual role where you can share your expertise and experience with the next generation of automotive technicians.
Keen to join us? Contact Jodi Franklin for further information at jodi.franklin@mito.org.nz.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
He tangata hiakai ki te whāngai mātauranga ki te hunga ākonga?
Are you someone who has a few hours a week and wants to give back to the next generation?
In this influential part-time casual contracted role, you will support Māori learners through their trade training journey.
We need you, if you can inspire and encourage our apprentices through empowering their confidence, as you guide their progress toward a brighter future as a qualified automotive professional in their field.
MITO supports on-job learning and career development for the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, gas and logistics industries.
We work with learners, their employers and training providers, to ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and advance their career, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.
We’d love to hear from you if you possess:
- Experience in mentoring and sharing your own trade training journey to inspire others
- Able to build trust and strong working relationships with our learners and employers
- Listen with empathy, and communicate clearly and effectively
- A comprehensive understanding of Māori culture, values and tīkanga
- The passion for supporting Māori to achieve their qualifications and career goals
- The right to live and work in New Zealand.
Being trade New Zealand qualified or having extensive experience in the automotive trade is a must. For all other elements of this role, training will be provided.
This is a highly rewarding casual role where you can share your expertise and experience with the next generation of Automotive Technicians.
Are you who we are looking for?
Ehara! Ko koe te ringa e huti punga!
Email your CV and covering letter which includes your pepeha to: ardi.tawha@mito.org.nz.