Manager, Academic Engagement

Are you experienced leading teams in a library or tertiary education setting?

Do you have excellent communication skills and enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

Can you balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery to enhance learning, teaching, and research outcomes?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Manager, Academic Engagement to join Te Pātaka Kōrero – The Library in a permanent, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Academic Engagement team to deliver effective and relevant learning, teaching, and research services and support for the academic community of the University.  
• Actively contribute to strategic developments in Library learning, teaching, and research services to ensure that services remain effective and relevant and are communicated to stakeholders.
• Cultivate partnerships and work collaboratively across the Library and University to deliver services and support for the University and its community.
• Contribute to Te Pātaka Kōrero – The Library’s strategic developments and initiatives as an active member of the Library Leadership Team. 

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You Will:

• Be a motivated, experienced leader who blends strategic thinking with operational management and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.  
• Have a collaborative, flexible approach, an excellent manner with people, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse communities. 
• Thrive with a proactive, positive mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy leading and mentoring high-performing teams while juggling competing priorities with calm, sound judgement.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading teams in a library or tertiary education setting to successfully contribute to institutional goals.
• Be collaborative and relationship focused, with the ability to make meaningful connections across both the Library and the broader University.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and adjust to different audiences in a dynamic environment.

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 careers page. 

Close date for vacancy: 12 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Trish Wilson, Te Paetara - University Librarian (trish.wilson@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.

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.