Senior Adviser, Student Engagement and Employability at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Kelburn, Wellington Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Work Integrated Learning, Strategic planning, Curriculum development, Student engagement, Employability initiatives, Partnership development, Teaching, Course coordination, Staff management, Operational leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Budgeting, Networking, Influencing, Project evaluation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Are you ready to lead student-industry engagement initiatives? * Do you have a background in Work Integrated Learning Practices or learning design? * Have you got experience teaching and coordinating courses in a tertiary environment? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Senior Adviser - Student Engagement and Employability to join Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and student focused leader to make a meaningful impact on graduate employability and workforce readiness. Reporting to the Amo Aronui - Dean, FHSS, you will provide leadership for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) across the faculty. WIL at the University integrates academic learning with real world experience, including internships, placements, and practicums. In this role, you will drive the development, coordination, and evaluation of WIL initiatives, ensuring students gain relevant, high quality experiences aligned with employer expectations. You will also coordinate and teach the FHSS Internship course (FHSS302), overseeing internship sourcing, student selection, stakeholder engagement, and course delivery. This varied and exciting role blends strategy, partnership development, and teaching practice. It focuses on developing the faculty’s capacity and capability to support and enhance student transition into the workforce. Nb: Applications from current academic staff (TIP) seeking a secondment opportunity will also be considered. Key responsibilities: * Provide strategic advice and operational leadership to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on student engagement and employability initiatives. * Lead Faculty‑wide Work‑Integrated Learning strategy, policy development, planning, and evaluation. * Build and maintain strong industry, community, NGO, and employer partnerships. * Source and establish high‑quality WIL opportunities that align student capability with academic requirements. * Oversee the delivery of FHSS internship programmes including student attraction, selection, support, and evaluation. * Teach and coordinate the FHSS302 Internship, ensuring programme quality and compliance. * Collaborate with colleagues across FHSS and the wider University to enhance employability outcomes. * Provide line management and oversight for the FHSS WIL Coordinator role. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be a highly motivated positive individual who is passionate about supporting a world-class student experience and embedding best-practice Work Integrated Learning that meets the needs of the University and our stakeholders. Key requirements: * Proven ability to work effectively at both strategic and operational levels. * Demonstrable knowledge of and experience in the development and implementation of Work Integrated Learning practices. * Experience in teaching, curriculum development and supervision of students, ideally in a tertiary environment. * Advanced interpersonal, presentation, networking and influencing skills with the ability to represent the University professionally and positively. * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and budget. * A relevant qualification at Masters-level or above. * Knowledge of the Wellington business/NGO/not-for profit sectors is desirable. * Experience managing staff is also desirable. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQA20PSJhmzZTZ2pzN6znC7NATmzLI5KL8c_c_i_UiPpNaU?e=wCNeH1&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 11 May 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Averil Coxhead, Amo Aronui – Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (averil.coxhead@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 Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/fhss]! Experience top-ranked programs in humanities, social sciences, and creative arts. Dive into diverse research areas like ethics, political philosophy, experimental philosophy, and strategic studies. Collaborate with passionate experts and thrive in a dynamic academic community at the nation’s cultural heart. Your journey starts here!

Responsibilities

The Senior Adviser will provide strategic and operational leadership for Work Integrated Learning initiatives across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. This includes managing internship programs, building industry partnerships, and coordinating course delivery to enhance student employability.