33672 (2026). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister of Education

33672 (2026). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister of Education: Is the advertised position of Chief Advisor Assessment - Mātauranga Māori, an existing position, a newly established position, or a replacement for an existing position; if an existing position, what is the name of the role and the details of responsibilities?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that the position of Chief Advisor Assessment – Mātauranga Māori is a newly created position. The role provides strategic and specialist leadership to embed mātauranga Māori, Te Ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations across NZQA’s assessment systems. The role ensures assessment policy, design, and delivery recognise and uphold Māori knowledge systems, support credible and equitable outcomes for ākonga Māori, and supports integrity of national qualifications and assessment.