"Kaiāwhina Matahuhua - Academic Inclusion Assistants"

Job Description:

• Are you a fast typist, calm and confident?
• Do you want to make a difference for disabled students?
• Can you remain calm and provide an effective service under sometimes challenging conditions?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a pool of casual, part-time Kaiāwhina Matahuhua - Academic Inclusion Assistants to join the Te Amaru - Disability Services team. The role of Kaiāwhina Matahuhua - Academic Inclusion Assistant is to assist disabled students to participate fully in the academic environment and to produce work that is reflective of their academic ability.

We are currently recruiting Kaiāwhina Matahuhua - Academic Inclusion Assistants to support Te Herenga Waka disabled students in their courses in 2026.

The Kaiāwhina Matahuhua - Academic Inclusion Assistant duties may include: note-taking, captioning, electronic transcription, assessment assistance, academic assistance.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This role is ideal for undergraduate or post graduate students who have 5-10 hours per week during trimester, including assessment periods.

Key requirements:

• Either an undergraduate tertiary qualification or studying towards one with a B grade average or better.
• Typing speed – at least 70 words per minute (to be assessed through completion of an audio typing test).
• Clear and comprehensive note-taking skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong English language speaker with clear pronunciation and reading skills.
• Have a laptop and access to a good Wi-Fi connection.
• Experience with Outlook and Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to problem-solve minor technology issues.
• Ability to remain calm and provide an effective service under sometimes challenging conditions.
• Be prepared to work at Pipitea and Kelburn campuses, as required.

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

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 31 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Alice Butler-Cormack (disabilitysupportstaff@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. 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.

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.