Kaitaupua Whaiwāhi Ako | Academic Inclusion Coordinator at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Kelburn, Wellington Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Administration, Recruitment, Training, Scheduling, Supervision, Customer Service, Microsoft Office Suite, Databases, Touch Typing, Data Entry, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Can you stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment? * Do you have proven experience of high-quality coordination or administration? * Are you able to coordinate a team to deliver high-quality services to disabled students? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaitaupua Whaiwāhi Ako - Academic Inclusion Coordinator to join the Te Amaru - Disability Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. The Kaitaupua Whaiwāhi Ako - Academic Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of academic inclusion staff to ensure quality and efficient services are provided for disabled students. Currently our academic inclusion staff include Senior Academic Inclusion Assistants, Academic Inclusion Assistants, and Sign Language Interpreters. Key responsibilities: * Recruit and select academic inclusion staff who have suitable skills and experience to provide a quality service for disabled students, in a timely manner. * Ensure academic inclusion staff are provided with training for their role and given quality training material. * Roster and allocate academic inclusion staff to tasks, taking into account student need, subject experience, and availability. * Regularly monitor and continually improve the quality of the services academic inclusion staff are providing (including obtaining student feedback). Provide staff with feedback, support and problem solve issues as required. * Provide students with confirmations of their support in a timely manner to give them confidence. * Ensure academic inclusion staff feel part of the Te Amaru - Disability Services team through connection and engagement opportunities. Ō pūmanawa - About you Key requirements: * Commitment to application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an educational context. * A University qualification or substantial knowledge and experience in the University environment. * Proven experience in a coordination or administrative role. * Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment. * Proven experience in delivering excellent customer service. * Computer experience in the Microsoft Office suite of applications and databases. * Touch typing and a high data entry rate. * Excellent attention to detail. * Proven positive interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. * Proven experience in delivering high quality training. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQA3IYOXH2noRo7OV33vu5v5ARNCDZ2CTS0bdO4ZAF03at0?e=qJWNcW&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 07 April 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jo Hodge (jo.hodge@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 At Te Amaru - Disability Services [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/disability], you’ll be part of a dedicated team transforming lives by empowering students with disabilities. Our innovative services, including access suites and personalized support from disability and inclusion advisers, ensure every student thrives. Be a catalyst for change, fostering an inclusive environment where academic ability shines. Make a real impact with us!

Responsibilities

The Academic Inclusion Coordinator is responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of academic inclusion staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision, to ensure high-quality and efficient services for disabled students. Key duties involve staff allocation based on student needs, continuous quality monitoring, providing feedback, and ensuring timely support confirmations for students.