Technical Writer

Wellington I I Full Time

Technical Writer

Technical Writer – Contract

Programme delivery | Education sector

We’re seeking an experienced Technical Writer for a contract role supporting a large, complex change programme within the education sector. This is a delivery‑focused opportunity for someone who can step into an established programme environment and produce high‑quality written outputs with minimal ramp‑up.

You’ll work across multiple workstreams, partnering with subject matter experts and programme leads to translate technical, and stakeholder information into clear, accurate, and consistent documentation.

Contract attractors

Clear scope, defined outputs: Hands‑on delivery role producing programme documentation to agreed standards and timeframes
Complex, interesting material: Work with technical, curriculum, and policy‑driven content
Established programme environment: Join an experienced team with structured governance and processes

The role

Produce high‑quality written content aligned to programme specifications and delivery timelines
Translate complex technical and stakeholder information into clear, concise documentation
Review and quality‑assure programme deliverables for accuracy, clarity, and consistency
Maintain design notes, meeting records, and supporting documentation
Identify and document risks, issues, and dependencies in line with programme processes
Ensure all outputs meet organisational style and documentation standards

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience as a technical writer in complex organisations
Experience working in programme or project delivery environments
Strong ability to quickly understand and translate technical or specialist information
Exposure to education, curriculum, or similarly complex content domains
Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail

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