About this role
- Have you got extensive experience with Javascript, HTML and CSS?
- Are you an efficient self-starter interested in a fixed-term role?
- Do you have a strong portfolio illustrating prior design work?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Web Developer & Designer to join the Marketing and Digital Engagement team on a fixed-term, full-time contract through to December 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- Create, edit, and maintain web solutions with a focus on mobile-first and responsive design.
- Provide and support the analysis into the design, developing, building, configuring, testing, implementation and administration of web content and solutions.
- Provide technical support and advice to the Digital Engagement team’s business as usual activities.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
In this role you will provide front end web design and development expertise to support the University’s digital presence.
This will include work on the design and technical development of the core University digital engagement channels including the core websites, email marketing and marketing automation and ensuring the optimal user experience, accuracy, currency and delivery.
We’re looking for someone who is flexible, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Key requirements:
- Strong experience with responsive front-end designs (Vue preferred).
- Commercial experience with Javascript, HTML and CSS – minimum 3 years.
- Strong experience with responsive front-end designs.
- Experience in building sites with a CMS.
Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.
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Close date for vacancy: 09 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Mike Clarke (mike.clarke@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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