"Academic Adviser"

Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand (On-site)

Job Description

• Have you got previous experience in policy development and/or quality assurance? 
• Are you a postgraduate student interested in developing a career in higher education policy and/or quality assurance?
• Do you have a passion for improving higher education, especially for students who have been traditionally under-represented in higher education?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an entry level Academic Adviser to join the highly effective Quality and Policy team in Te Waikura - Academic Office on a 12-month, fixed-term contract. 

This position is covering a staff member on maternity leave. It is possible this role may be re-advertised after 12 months if our current staff member does not return. This role also provides some options for flexible working including work from home and flexible hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Helping manage and operate the day-to-day requirements of the student feedback system.
• Provide support for Quality Assurance processes and outputs, including those connected to Academic Programme Reviews, including through the provision of quantitative data via University data systems.
• Help review and develop the University’s Academic policies and procedures.
• Provide support for a range of other functions managed by the team including: Student suspensions, Academic Grievances, Artificial Intelligence guidelines, student appeals.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be at the early stages of your career elsewhere and/or potentially a recent postgraduate student (or a current postgraduate student near completion) with an interest in developing a career in higher education policy and/or quality assurance. You should have a passion for improving higher education, especially for students who have been traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to education change and improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with others to develop solutions over a range of contexts, including those which can arise in technological systems as well as the challenges that are identified in policy development and quality assurance processes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including to communicate with a range of different audiences.

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

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Close date for vacancy: 25 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Robert Stratford, Manager of the Quality and Policy Team (robert.stratford@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.

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

Fuelling academic brilliance, the Office of the DVC, Academic is where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research take centre stage. Collaborate with top-tier faculty and students to ignite scholarly achievements and build strong connections within the academic community. It’s the perfect place to light up your career!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1009182
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 02/11/2026, 12:43 AM
• Apply Before 02/25/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Hunter Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, NZ (On-site)

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