Our people

The New Zealand Assessment Institute (NZAI) is the initiative of Associate Professor Jenny Poskitt and Michael Absolum.

Dr Poskitt, NZAI President, is Associate Professor in the Institute of Education at Massey University. She has experience as a primary school teacher, parent, researcher, university lecturer and member of numerous national advisory groups.

Michael Absolum is a director of Evaluation Associates Ltd, a highly regarded professional development provider in educational assessment. He is the author of influential assessment publications for teachers.