Secretary, Academic Governance at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organisational Skills, Communication Skills, Committee Servicing, Board Governance, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Database Maintenance, Website Content Maintenance

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Do you have experience in committee servicing or board governance? Can you provide high-level executive and administrative support while maintaining confidentiality? Are you known for your attention to detail, are confident supporting committees, and enjoy taking minutes? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Secretary, Academic Governance to join the Te Waikura - Academic Office team on a permanent, full-time basis. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting academic excellence and governance. The Secretary, Academic Governance provides high-level executive and administrative support to the Academic Board and Academic Programmes Committee, working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic. Key responsibilities: Coordinate meeting agendas, papers, and logistics for Academic Board and Academic Programmes Committee, including virtual and in-person arrangements. Maintain and update key governance documents such as Standing Orders, Statutes, and Terms of Reference. Manage Board elections and membership changes, ensuring timely and accurate processes. Support external academic curriculum approval processes. Ō pūmanawa - About you Key requirements: Strong organisational and communication skills. Experience in committee servicing or board governance. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with database and website content maintenance. Enjoy working in a small collaborative team. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 14 November 2025. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Linda Roberts, Curriculum Quality Manager (linda.roberts@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.

Responsibilities

The Secretary, Academic Governance provides high-level executive and administrative support to the Academic Board and Academic Programmes Committee. This includes coordinating meeting agendas, managing board elections, and maintaining governance documents.