Have you got exceptional interpersonal skills?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment?
Are you passionate about building connections and creating global pathways?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Global Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator to join Te Kahupapa - International Office in a permanent, full-time role.

The initial appointment range for this role is: $74,092 to $85,000 per annum.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinating and providing high-level administrative support for the Global Engagement and Partnerships team and the University’s international institutional partnerships. The role is central to ensuring a seamless experience for students transferring from our partner institutions and supporting the day-to-day operations that make these partnerships a success.
Working closely with colleagues across the University and with our international partners to manage admissions and enrolments for partnership students, prepare and host delegation visits, coordinate events, maintain accurate records and reporting, and contribute to new business development initiatives. This is a busy, varied role where relationship management meets operational delivery – and no two days are the same.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly organised and proactive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, who thrives in a fast-paced and diverse environment. Building strong relationships will come naturally to you, and you will have a genuine commitment to providing outstanding service to students, partners, and stakeholders.

Key requirements:

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences and cultures.
Strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle priorities.
Cultural awareness and empathy for international students.

If you are passionate about building connections and creating global pathways, we would love to hear from you.

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

Close date for vacancy: 31 August 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Djhoanna Lambert (djhoanna.lambert@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 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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