Programme Coordinator, He Kokonga Whare e Kitea

• Are you interested in a fixed-term, full-time opportunity?
• Have you got proven experience in coordination and administration?
• Do you thrive in complex environments and enjoy supporting meaningful work?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Programme Coordinator to support He Kokonga Whare a Kitea, a strategic programme of work that aims to accelerate student success. He Kokonga Whare a Kitea project is a partnership with the University of Canterbury and is being funded by the TEC. The He Kokonga Whare a Kitea programme integrates this project with other initiatives that are focused on enhancing overall student experience, increasing qualification retention, and developing organisational data capability to support student success within learning and teaching. The Programme Coordinator will work across this programme of work to support an integrated approach.

This is a fixed-term, full-time or secondment role through to 18 December 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality programme coordination across multiple workstreams and projects within the He Kokonga Whare e Kitea programme.
• Support financial tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Assist with programme evaluation, reporting, and communications.
• Coordinate governance and team meetings and liaise with internal external stakeholders.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Be a proactive and detail-oriented coordinator who thrives in complex environments and enjoys supporting meaningful work. 
• Have strong organisational skills and a clear, confident communication style. 
• Be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships across teams, and keeping projects on track. 
• Bring initiative, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset.
• Be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to student success through well-executed planning, reporting, and coordination.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in coordination and administration.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Financial tracking and reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 28 August 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Karen Smith (karen.smith@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. 

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.