Expert Evaluation, Review, and Self-Assessment Support
Within New Zealand’s tertiary sector, achieving a “Confident” or “Highly Confident” outcome in an External Evaluation and Review (EER) is more than recognition. It underpins your credibility, sustainability, and standing with stakeholders.
Assessment Moderation delivers specialist evaluation and review services that strengthen educational quality at its core. Our focus extends beyond compliance. We work alongside you to build a strong, evidence-based Self-Assessment capability that genuinely reflects the quality of your provision and supports continuous improvement.
Meet Shireen Kukkady
Quality Assurance | Assessment | Moderation Specialist
Shireen Kukkady brings close to twenty years of experience across New Zealand’s tertiary and vocational education sectors.
Her extensive work within NZQA frameworks has equipped her with deep insight into regulatory expectations and sector realities. Shireen supports providers to move beyond minimum compliance and towards sustained educational performance. Her approach blends technical expertise with practical solutions tailored to the day-to-day challenges faced by educators and leadership teams.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to align your internal systems with national benchmarks and NZQA expectations.
EER Readiness
Pre-EER evaluations that prepare your team for the review process, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with NZQA terminology and expectations.
Strategy and Performance
Benchmarking of educational performance, development of targeted improvement plans, and integration of Consistency requirements into effective Self-Assessment practices.
Systems and Compliance
Identification of potential compliance risks and detailed review of your Quality Management System (QMS), including policies and processes related to the Code of Practice.
Process Design
Development of streamlined self-assessment processes and documentation frameworks that enhance efficiency, clarity, and accuracy.
Reporting and Review
Independent review of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and expert contributions to annual programme reviews, providing informed, objective insights.
Why Work With Us?
- Sector Expertise: Extensive experience within the New Zealand tertiary and vocational education landscape.
- Outcome Focused: Clear emphasis on achieving strong EER results and sustainable quality improvement.
- Proactive Gap Analysis: Early identification of compliance and performance risks before formal evaluation.
- Capability Development: Practical support that strengthens your internal capability and empowers your staff to maintain high standards independently.
Strengthen Your Quality Systems Today
Preparation should begin well before your EER window opens. Ensure your systems are robust, your documentation is well structured, and your team is fully prepared.
Contact Shireen Kukkady:
Phone: 021 910 221
Email: shireen@assessmentmoderation.comve time