International Admissions Officer at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

International Admissions, Application Processing, Data Verification, Customer Service, Policy Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Work Planning, Prioritization, Relationship Building, International Qualification Equivalence

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Are you a motivated, customer-focused individual who takes initiative and can provide excellent administrative support? * Can you work effectively and prioritise to meet deadlines in a large, complex organisation? * Do you have a relevant tertiary qualification or comparable experience in a similar role? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for two International Admissions Officers to Te Kahupapa ki Tai - International Office on a permanent, full-time basis. Key responsibilities: * From the point of receipt, undertake the effective and efficient processing of applications and answering enquiries in accordance with Wellington University International service standards of admission. * Undertake effective and efficient processing of a portfolio or allocated workload including data verification and assessment and ensuring all required documentation has been provided. * Make an admissions decision following agreed business process, generate and issue Offers of Place. * Consult the Senior International Admissions Officer or escalate complex applications to the Manager, International Admissions as appropriate. * Undertake effective and efficient processing of a portfolio or allocated workload including data verification and assessment and ensuring all required documentation has been provided. * Build the knowledge of international qualification equivalence, source markets education systems and other areas of expertise required to exercise fair assessment on international applications. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration and policy compliance. Key requirements: * A relevant tertiary qualification or comparable experience in a similar role. * Demonstratable work experience in admissions and enrolment of international students with an education provider. * Well-developed organisational abilities, demonstrating initiative in work planning activities and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines, often with competing demands, in a complex large organisation. * Demonstratable experience in the provision of timely and accurate advice to a range of customers and other stakeholders. * Excellent interpersonal, networking, relationship building and communication skills to enable working with a diverse range of people and cultures, and at a variety of levels. * Sound written communication skills. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQBLnChQpJQtQI1vsouhpBYtARLVlxPrKjRhUVLvjSe7GTY?e=irXnKl&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 05 July 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Lara Tolybayeva (lara.tolybayeva@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 [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about] 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 [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/working-here/employment-information] of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategic-plan] and learn more about our research expertise [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/research/strengths/faculty]. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Welcome to Te Kahupapa - International Office! Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of international student recruitment, marketing, and admissions, where you’ll help shape a vibrant and diverse campus community. You’ll also have the chance to be involved in thrilling internationalisation programmes like the Wellington Global Exchange and the Wellington International Leadership Programme. Embark on an exhilarating journey as a key member of our global education team!

Responsibilities

The role involves processing international student applications, verifying data, and issuing offers of place according to service standards. It also requires managing a portfolio of workloads and maintaining knowledge of international education systems.