- Are you a motivated and customer-focused individual interested in a fixed-term, full-time role?
- Have you got an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills?
- Do you have experience as an Office/Project Coordinator and/or Administrator in a Tertiary education institute?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Project Coordinator to join the Digital Engagement team on a fixed-term, full-time contract until December 2025.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high quality business administration and support in a timely and professional manner.
- Assist with preparation, production, collection and updating of project documentation.
- Identify and reduce risk of potential and actual project issues.
- Support various teams and develop strong working relationships.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration, documentation and support. This role is busy, with plenty of variety and collaboration. To thrive in this role, you will have an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills.
Key requirements:
- Experience as an Office/Project Coordinator and/or Administrator in a Tertiary education institute or other complex environment.
- An understanding of project practices, tool, and methodologies.
- Experience preparing high quality reports and documents.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to use your initiative.
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 career's page.
Close date for vacancy: 15 August 2025.
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.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Susannah Muirhead ([email protected]).
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.
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