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 seeking a Kaiāwhina Matua - Executive Assistant on a fixed-term, part-time (20 hours per week) basis for 12 months. We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant or Administrator who is comfortable supporting a senior leader. This role may be perfect for you if you are looking to reduce your hours or re-enter the workforce.
At Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, the Tumu Maruaia - Provost supervises all academic Faculties accountable for teaching and research. The Faculty Ama - Deans and the Iho ā Kiwa - Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika report to the Tumu Maruaia - Provost, who collaborates with other members of Te Hiwa - Senior Leadership Team for a unified approach to teaching and research.
Key responsibilities:
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will:
Key requirements:
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
In this position, you will help a busy executive to manage a fast-paced work schedule. The Tumu Maruaia - Provost is mostly self-sufficient, requiring only part-time assistance. Your experience will aid in her being able to delegate administrative tasks effectively and efficiently.
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.
Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Close date for vacancy: 28 October 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 Vicki Bee (vicki.bee@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 (Kaiāwhina Matua - Executive Assistant, #2096). 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.