Senior Student Recruitment Adviser at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Kelburn, Wellington Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Design, Engagement Initiatives, Communication, Presentation, Student Recruitment, Marketing, Data Analysis, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Strategy Implementation, Coordination, Prioritization, Review, Refinement, Autonomy, Judgment Application

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Can you design and deliver high-quality events or engagement initiatives? Have you got excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences? Do you have experience in student recruitment, marketing, engagement, or a related tertiary or public sector environment? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for two Senior Student Recruitment Advisers to join the Future Students Directorate on a fixed-term basis. One adviser will fill a 12-month, part-time (0.5 FTE) position, while the other will be in a full-time role until 18 December 2026. This is a strategic, Future Students–led role responsible for shaping and delivering targeted recruitment activity in partnership with an allocated Faculty. The role focuses on building sustained recruitment initiatives, strengthening subject-level engagement, and ensuring Faculty participation in recruitment activity is intentional, aligned, and effective. Working at the intersection of recruitment strategy and academic expertise, you will apply insight, enrolment data, and professional judgement to prioritise engagement and ensure recruitment resource is deployed where it will add the greatest value. You will lead the coordination of Faculty involvement in recruitment activity, provide clear direction on recruitment priorities and positioning, and contribute to the ongoing review and refinement of recruitment approaches over time. This role plays an important part in supporting consistent, high-quality recruitment outcomes and advancing a coordinated, strategy-led approach across Future Students and Faculties. Key responsibilities: Design and deliver sustained, targeted recruitment initiatives aligned to agreed Faculty and University priorities. Use insight, enrolment data, and feedback to inform engagement decisions and prioritise activity. Lead and coordinate Faculty representation at recruitment events, ensuring messaging and participation are purposeful and well-briefed. Build and maintain strong relationships with academic staff, subject teachers, and key external stakeholders. Monitor and review recruitment activity, contributing to collective evaluation and continuous improvement across the team. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be an experienced recruitment or engagement professional who is confident operating in a collaborative, strategy-led environment. You are comfortable applying judgement, working with autonomy, and building credibility with academic stakeholders while maintaining clear alignment to organisational priorities. Key requirements: Experience in student recruitment, marketing, engagement, or a related tertiary or public sector environment. Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality events or engagement initiatives. Strong analytical capability and confidence using data and insight to guide priorities and decision-making. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain productive relationships across teams and with external stakeholders. Role Descriptions: Click the below links to see further information, including salary details. Senior Student Recruitment Adviser (12-month, part-time) Senior Student Recruitment Adviser (full-time until December 2026) If these links are not available, click 'apply' to view them on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 01 March 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Glenn Horsfall, Associate Director, Integrated Recruitment (glenn.horsfall@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. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently. 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 Meet Te Kahupapa - Future Students team, students gateway to academic success! We develop and implement strategies to engage, support, and recruit domestic students. Based in Wellington and Auckland, we offer nationwide school visits, tailored recruitment events, and personalized advice for Māori, Pasifika, undergraduate, and postgraduate students. Join our dynamic team and inspire students to embark on their academic journey!

Responsibilities

This strategic role involves shaping and delivering targeted recruitment activities in partnership with an allocated Faculty, focusing on building sustained initiatives and strengthening subject-level engagement. Key duties include designing recruitment initiatives, using data to inform engagement decisions, leading coordination of Faculty involvement in events, and building strong stakeholder relationships.