Campus Support Assistant

• Have you got a clean Full Driver's License (manual)?
• Do you have great physical fitness and can lift/carry heavy items a short distance?
• Are you interested in working with a team that operates in a dynamic and fast-paced project/property-based environment?

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 a Campus Support Assistant on a permanent, full-time contract to join the Campus Support Team.

Our Campus Support Assistant specialises in ensuring the smooth operation of University campuses through a comprehensive range of tailored services. From setting up rooms for events, to distributing essentials, and promptly reporting maintenance issues, we guarantee seamless campus facilities. With a focus on safety and security, we provide escorted guidance, and assist in emergency responses, including fire evacuations.

Additionally, our administrative excellence ensures efficient mailroom operations, detailed reporting, and adherence to University policies and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide a range of Campus Support Services to the University community that ensures the smooth running of the campuses.
• Provide a range of services that support the safety and security of people on the University campuses.
• Provide operational and other administrative duties required for the smooth operation of Campus support.
• Ensures the compliance with the University’s policies, procedures, and reporting obligations in particular those relating to health and safety and risk management.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• A clean Full Driver's License (manual).
• Experience working in teams.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer service abilities, physical fitness, and previous campus support experience.

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

Our team operates in a dynamic and fast-paced project/property-based environment, providing continual prospects for development and growth.

The Property Services function is responsible for overseeing the University's facilities. This encompasses campus planning and development, property management and maintenance, and the provision of various facilities-related services, including utilities, cleaning, caretaking, security, fire safety, signage, furniture, transport, and car parking.

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: 14 November 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 Keith Brazendale (027 563 6633, keith.brazendale@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Campus Support Assistant, #2211). 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.