Mata Ahupae | Postgraduate Administrator - Wellington
Do you have experience in customer service and office administration?
Have you got intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook?
Can you communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - Postgraduate Administrator to join Te Kura Hoahoa - School of Design Innovation’s administration team on a 10-month fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) contract.
Key responsibilities:
Provide efficient high-level support across the postgraduate administrative processes of the School administration team.
Provide administrative support to the School Research Committee.
Liaise with students, academic staff and the Faculty of Graduate Research to run Masters and PhD examinations and reviews.
Maintain accurate, current records for Te Kura Hoahoa - School of Design Innovation students’ progress across Masters and PhD programmes.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a well-organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working with a diverse group of stakeholders. You will be comfortable with working to deadlines, have an equitable and professional approach to your role, and an ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Key requirements:
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience communicating within the organisation and with external stakeholders or clients.
Experience in customer service and office administration.
Ability to work to a very high standard of accuracy.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.
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Close date for vacancy: 09 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Robyn Isaacs, School Manager (robyn.isaacs@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Immerse yourself in Te Kura Hoahoa - School of Design Innovation, a creative powerhouse where design does more than shape our world - it reimagines it. Collaborate with industry giants, harness cutting-edge technology, and join a community where your design visions become impactful realities. Here, innovation isn’t just taught; it’s lived. Forge your path in a place that celebrates the bold and the visionary. Your design future awaits!
