External Engagement Manager (Work Integrated Learning)

Pipitea, Wellington, New Zealand (On-site)

Job Description

• Are you interested in a 12-month fixed-term, full time opportunity?
• Can you demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan effectively?
• Do you have a relevant tertiary qualification or 5+ years of experience in work-integrated learning practice or a closely related field?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an External Engagement Manager (Work-integrated Learning) to join the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Hub team on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time contract. Flexible working arrangements are possible.

Key responsibilities:

• Foster a network of industry and community partners, supporting faculty and school staff with engagement approaches for sourcing WIL opportunities.
• Act as single point of contact for all external enquiries from organisations, triaging to appropriate areas.
• Develop processes for sharing external contact information within the University that appropriately safeguards these relationships.
• Support the implementation of WIL systems to effectively manage external organisation and contact data.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration and policy compliance.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in engaging with industry professionals.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or 5+ years of experience in work-integrated learning practice or a closely related field (e.g. career sector experience).
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing collaborative partnerships in designing and delivering services that align with strategic initiatives and achieve organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively plan, prioritise and manage multiple workstreams and activities across a mixture of responsive and longer-term tasks.

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

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Close date for vacancy: 03 April 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Derek White, Principal Adviser, Learning and Teaching (derek.white@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

Imagine being at the heart of academic innovation and excellence! At Te Kōtuinga Mātauranga - Centre for Academic Development (CAD), you’ll drive transformative learning experiences. Our dynamic team offers innovative programmes, curriculum development, and cutting-edge educational technology support. Be part of a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and drives impactful change in academic development.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1009339
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 03/05/2026, 09:30 PM
• Apply Before 04/03/2026, 10:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Robert Stout Building , Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6012, NZ (On-site)