Our People
The New Zealand Assessment Institute (NZAI) is the initiative of Dr Jenny Poskitt and Michael Absolum.
Dr Poskitt, NZAI President, is Associate Head of 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.

Dr Jenny Poskitt
Inst. of Education, Massey University

Michael Absolum
Evaluation Associates Ltd
Beverley Booth
Devonport School, Auckland
Sue Chalmers
NZ Qualifications Authority
Vivienne Mallabar
Ormiston Junior College, Auckland
Dr Peter Rawlins
Inst. of Education, Massey University
Kaye Brunton
Ngatitoa School, Wellington
Bronwen Cowie
University of Waikato
Kerry Mitchell
Education Group, Auckland
Dr Esther Smaill
University of Otago
Adrienne Carlisle
Evaluation Associates, Auckland
Alison Gilmore
EARU, University of Otago
Julie Morris
Raumati Beach School, Paraparaumu
Garry Taylor
Evaluation Associates, Christchurch
Robyn Caygill
Ministry of Education
Dr Mary Hill
University of Auckland
Anne Purves
Evaluation Associates, New Plymouth
Angela Thorogood
Prospect School, Auckland