Kaiārahi Pokapū Tauira | Student Service Centre Adviser

Do you have experience working in a customer service role?

Can you quickly absorb and apply new information, systems, and processes?

Are you looking for a fixed-term, full-time role between November 2025 and March 2026?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for fixed-term Kaiārahi Pokapū Tauira - Student Service Centre Advisers to join our Student Service Centre within Tītoko - Centre for Student Success. The positions are to give support to the permanent team during our peak time of November to March. Our Kaiārahi Pokapū Tauira - Student Service Centre Advisers are responsible for delivering efficient, accurate and timely support to a wide range of customers including students, prospective students, whanau, staff, visitors and members of the public. The Kaiārahi Pokapū Tauira - Student Service Centre Advisers work collaboratively and proactively to provide the best possible support and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality advice and support on all general enquiries through a range of channels, including face-to-face, phone, email, and other channels.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of the University’s services, systems, and processes to support exceptional customer service.
• Accurately record interactions and maintain student records as required.
• Work closely with team members and other departments to resolve complex issues.
• Ensure follow up and ownership of allocated cases to ensure the best customer outcomes.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a customer service role.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience of quickly absorbing and applying new information, systems, and processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express complex information in an accurate and concise form for a variety of audiences.
• Highly organised and demonstrate an ability to work efficiently and collaboratively while maintaining an eye for detail and continuous improvement.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and resilience in handling high volumes of work.
• A self-starter with a positive approach to work and a passion for people and continuous learning.
• Proficient computer skills.

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: 30 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sarah Davies (sarah.davies@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, 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.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team works in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, creativity, and idea-sharing are part of everyday life. We support each other to achieve great results and value the diverse strengths every team member brings.

This role offers the chance to be part of an innovative, student-focused centre that plays a key role in shaping the student experience at the University. You’ll be joining a welcoming team that’s passionate about making a positive difference, constantly looking for new and better ways to support students, and committed to continual learning and growth.

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.