Academic Adviser (Casual)

• Are you interested in a casual opportunity?
• Do you have strong data analysis, writing and problem-solving skills?
• Are you good at managing diverse relationships across the University?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Academic Adviser for the Academic Office. This role will join a fantastic team of four: the Manager, two other Academic Advisers, and the Quality and Policy Coordinator. Your contribution will be cover for staff taking leave and working part-time. There will be roughly 8 hours a week available, perhaps more, but this cannot be guaranteed hence the casual nature of this role.

Your work will involve supporting the Quality and Policy Coordinator managing the University’s feedback system, along with a range of other duties which could include:

• Supporting Academic Programme Reviews.
• Supporting Graduating Year Reviews.
• Assisting in the development of Academic Policy.
• Assisting with Academic Grievances.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be someone who enjoys working in a team, can work independently when required, and be able to manage a range of relationships with people across the University. You will have strong skills in data analysis, writing and problem solving. This role will suit a postgraduate student looking for flexible work where you can learn more about key aspects of the University academic policy and evaluation systems. Preference will be given to knowledge of Māori and/or Pacific education.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

There will be plenty of opportunities to learn on the job as part of this role.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 05 July 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Robert Stratford (Robert.stratford@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Academic Adviser, #1404). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.