Where Innovation Meets Expertise.
Established in 1992, Aspeq originally focused on delivering pilot and aircraft engineering examinations exclusively for the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. Over the years, our commitment to excellence in the aviation sector paved the way for our expansion into various industries, including transport, construction, health and finance. We are now a trusted partner in providing comprehensive examination solutions and expertise across a wide range of sectors.
Today, our team of over 200 full-time staff and contractors from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom partner with regulators and other organisations in 25 countries to test and uphold a wide range of standards.
While we deliver cutting edge technical solutions, we understand that assessments are ultimately a people business. Human connection is a critical part of how we do business.
Established in 1992, Aspeq originally focused on delivering pilot and aircraft engineering examinations exclusively for the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. Over the years, our commitment to excellence in the aviation sector paved the way for our expansion into various industries, including transport, construction, health and finance. We are now a trusted partner in providing comprehensive examination solutions and expertise across a wide range of sectors.
Today, our team of over 200 full-time staff and contractors from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom partner with regulators and other organisations in 25 countries to test and uphold a wide range of standards.
While we deliver cutting edge technical solutions, we understand that assessments are ultimately a people business. Human connection is a critical part of how we do business.
Our team of proactive problem-solvers takes the time to understand what you are trying to achieve and work with you to meet your goals. By fostering a culture of recognition, achievement and growth at Aspeq, we ensure our people are committed to developing flexible solutions that will enable you to succeed.
Since our inception 30 years ago, we have created a globally recognised organisation focused on customer and commercial excellence that is dedicated to providing best-practice assessment and licensing services.
Work for Aspeq
If you are interested in joining the Aspeq team, you can register for our job bank by emailing our People Advisor.
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Current role: Candidate Service Representative
Are you passionate about providing exceptional support and service to candidates?
We're currently seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Candidate Services Representative!
As a Candidate Services Representative at Aspeq, you'll play a crucial role in delivering top-notch support to our diverse candidate groups and support staff, including Exam Invigilators. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing assistance, building relationships, and ensuring the security of our company's data.
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference in the lives of our candidates, apply now!
Applications close on Friday, 17th May 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Apply today and join our dynamic team at Aspeq!
Current role: Candidate Service Representative
Are you passionate about providing exceptional support and service to candidates?
We're currently seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Candidate Services Representative!
As a Candidate Services Representative at Aspeq, you'll play a crucial role in delivering top-notch support to our diverse candidate groups and support staff, including Exam Invigilators. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing assistance, building relationships, and ensuring the security of our company's data.
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and make a difference in the lives of our candidates, apply now!
Applications close on Friday, 17th May 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Apply today and join our dynamic team at Aspeq!
Meet some of our amazing team
Meet our experienced Board and Leadership Team
Hamish Findlay
Chief Executive
Hamish is a natural relationship builder and has extensive international networks. He has extensive commercial experience at senior management levels with particular expertise in marketing strategy, sales and distributor management, general management, financial management, governance, business strategy and planning. His successes have been achieved through market analysis, understanding and building great teams.
Mike Lynskey
Head of Client Services
Mike has past experience in military and commercial aviation. He has worked at Aspeq since 1995 in various roles, but now leads the business development and projects team. Mike has been responsible for expanding business in Australia, Asia and the UK.
Naomi Barker
Head of Candidate Services
Naomi joined Aspeq in 2010 as a member of our customer service team and has since worked her way through the organisation to lead our Candidate Services team across New Zealand and Australia. Through her 13 years with Aspeq, she has gained extensive knowledge and insight into the needs and requirements of our Candidates and Clients and developed precise strategies to meet those needs. Naomi is based in our office in Canberra, Australia
Adam Lee
Head of Business Services and Chief Financial Officer
Adam joined the Aspeq team in 2021 after five years in the UK where he worked as Finance Director for a German owned group of SME’s in the construction industry throughout the UK and Asia. He is a Chartered Accountant who is responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of Aspeq.
Duncan Macgregor
Manager of Assessment Services
Duncan joined the Aspeq team in 2011 after 15 years working for New Zealand Post and Transend Worldwide Limited. He has focused on expanding and supporting Aspeq’s international customer base, including managing implementations in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, The Maldives, and the United Kingdom.
Paul Le Gros
Chairman
Paul has worked as a lawyer in Nelson for over 30 years. He holds several business and board appointments. Paul has also been extensively involved with the YMCA movement in Nelson, working with them nationally and internationally on constitutional and governance matters.
Teresa Ciprian
Director
Teresa has a background in the commercialisation, marketing and business development of a broad range of consumer food products with local and international organisations. Teresa's governance portfolio includes the boards of Zespri, Firstlight Foods Ltd. Prolife Foods, Bluerock, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand and Superthriller Jet Sprint.
Richard Small
Director
Richard has extensive international business experience in the service sector related to large scale Dairy process technology. Richard has served as the National President of the Royal New Zealand Aero Club and sits on several aviation industry consultative and participative bodies.
Ian Andrews
Director
Ian’s background spans construction, project management, farming, boat building and aviation. He holds a diploma in governance from the NZ Institute of Directors and is the President of the New Zealand Aviation Federation and the Past President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Simon Wallace
Director
Simon has a strong background in industry associations with a focus on advocacy, policy, strategy, and leadership. He was recently Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association, that included stewardship of the organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic and negotiation of multi-billion-dollar funding contracts. Prior to that, Simon led policy and advocacy activities for Tourism Industry Aotearoa and worked in the Beehive for several years. Simon currently heads up Aviation New Zealand.
Adila Bajema
Manager of Quality and Compliance
Adila has been with Aspeq since 1996 in a variety of roles. She has an extensive knowledge of the company processes and is responsible for quality, security, privacy, auditing, project implementation and infrastructure support across the Aspeq Group. Adila has a wide range of local and international professional qualifications in ISO Standards, Auditing, Quality and Privacy.
Nick Jackson
People Advisor
Nick Joined Aspeq in 2021 after over 15 years in leadership roles for some of New Zealand's largest retailers and followed his passion for people by moving into the People and Culture industry. Nick now oversees all People functions at Aspeq, including Human Resources, Health and Safety, Learning and Development, and Culture and Wellbeing.
Amie Cripps
Marketing & Communications Lead
Amie joined Aspeq in 2023 after working in a wide range of Marketing and Communication roles. With a genuine passion for creative engagement, Amie is a results-focused professional with a drive to deliver creative solutions to staff, clients and stakeholders. Amie now oversees all Marketing and Communication functions at Aspeq and likes to take a broad approach to work, connecting opportunities and ideas across the business.
Emmah Windley
Innovation Specialist
Emmah joined Aspeq in 2023 following several years' specialising in innovation commercialisation at Wellington Univentures. She is passionate about creating impact and driving new growth through innovation. Emmah now manages our innovation pipeline at Aspeq, and is responsible for identifying, validating and developing new ideas, products, services and processes.
David Bailey
Head of Product
David brings 25 years of blended ICT and financial experience to Aspeq. He is a Chartered Accountant who migrated naturally to building and leading high performing technical teams. He is a passionate advocate, and practitioner, of the Agile methodology. He joined the Aspeq Senior Leadership team in 2016.
Hamish Findlay
Chief Executive
Hamish is a natural relationship builder and has extensive international networks. He has extensive commercial experience at senior management levels with particular expertise in marketing strategy, sales and distributor management, general management, financial management, governance, business strategy and planning. His successes have been achieved through market analysis, understanding and building great teams.
Mike Lynskey
Head of Client Services
Mike has past experience in military and commercial aviation. He has worked at Aspeq since 1995 in various roles, but now leads the business development and projects team. Mike has been responsible for expanding business in Australia, Asia and the UK.
Naomi Barker
Head of Candidate Services
Naomi joined Aspeq in 2010 as a member of our customer service team and has since worked her way through the organisation to lead our Candidate Services team across New Zealand and Australia. Through her 13 years with Aspeq, she has gained extensive knowledge and insight into the needs and requirements of our Candidates and Clients and developed precise strategies to meet those needs. Naomi is based in our office in Canberra, Australia
Adam Lee
Head of Business Services and Chief Financial Officer
Adam joined the Aspeq team in 2021 after five years in the UK where he worked as Finance Director for a German owned group of SME’s in the construction industry throughout the UK and Asia. He is a Chartered Accountant who is responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of Aspeq.
Duncan Macgregor
Manager of Assessment Services
Duncan joined the Aspeq team in 2011 after 15 years working for New Zealand Post and Transend Worldwide Limited. He has focused on expanding and supporting Aspeq’s international customer base, including managing implementations in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, The Maldives, and the United Kingdom.
Paul Le Gros
Chairman
Paul has worked as a lawyer in Nelson for over 30 years. He holds several business and board appointments. Paul has also been extensively involved with the YMCA movement in Nelson, working with them nationally and internationally on constitutional and governance matters.
Teresa Ciprian
Director
Teresa has a background in the commercialisation, marketing and business development of a broad range of consumer food products with local and international organisations. Teresa's governance portfolio includes the boards of Zespri, Firstlight Foods Ltd. Prolife Foods, Bluerock, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand and Superthriller Jet Sprint.
Richard Small
Director
Richard has extensive international business experience in the service sector related to large scale Dairy process technology. Richard has served as the National President of the Royal New Zealand Aero Club and sits on several aviation industry consultative and participative bodies.
Ian Andrews
Director
Ian’s background spans construction, project management, farming, boat building and aviation. He holds a diploma in governance from the NZ Institute of Directors and is the President of the New Zealand Aviation Federation and the Past President of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Simon Wallace
Director
Simon has a strong background in industry associations with a focus on advocacy, policy, strategy, and leadership. He was recently Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association, that included stewardship of the organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic and negotiation of multi-billion-dollar funding contracts. Prior to that, Simon led policy and advocacy activities for Tourism Industry Aotearoa and worked in the Beehive for several years. Simon currently heads up Aviation New Zealand.
Adila Bajema
Manager of Quality and Compliance
Adila has been with Aspeq since 1996 in a variety of roles. She has an extensive knowledge of the company processes and is responsible for quality, security, privacy, auditing, project implementation and infrastructure support across the Aspeq Group. Adila has a wide range of local and international professional qualifications in ISO Standards, Auditing, Quality and Privacy.
Nick Jackson
People Advisor
Nick Joined Aspeq in 2021 after over 15 years in leadership roles for some of New Zealand's largest retailers and followed his passion for people by moving into the People and Culture industry. Nick now oversees all People functions at Aspeq, including Human Resources, Health and Safety, Learning and Development, and Culture and Wellbeing.
Amie Cripps
Marketing & Communications Lead
Amie joined Aspeq in 2023 after working in a wide range of Marketing and Communication roles. With a genuine passion for creative engagement, Amie is a results-focused professional with a drive to deliver creative solutions to staff, clients and stakeholders. Amie now oversees all Marketing and Communication functions at Aspeq and likes to take a broad approach to work, connecting opportunities and ideas across the business.
Emmah Windley
Innovation Specialist
Emmah joined Aspeq in 2023 following several years' specialising in innovation commercialisation at Wellington Univentures. She is passionate about creating impact and driving new growth through innovation. Emmah now manages our innovation pipeline at Aspeq, and is responsible for identifying, validating and developing new ideas, products, services and processes.
David Bailey
Head of Product
David brings 25 years of blended ICT and financial experience to Aspeq. He is a Chartered Accountant who migrated naturally to building and leading high performing technical teams. He is a passionate advocate, and practitioner, of the Agile methodology. He joined the Aspeq Senior Leadership team in 2016.