"Managing Editor"

Job Description:

• Do you enjoy working within a close-knit supportive team?
• Are you interested in a fixed-term, full-time position from April to October 2026?
• Can you demonstrate suitable professional experience in New Zealand Publishing?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Managing Editor to join Te Herenga Waka University Press team on a fixed-term, full-time basis from 1 April to 1 October 2026. This role replaces a staff member on extended leave and is not suitable for remote work.

Key responsibilities:

• Manuscript assessment, editing and copy-editing.
• Managing books through the publication process, including supervising the work of in-house staff and external suppliers.
• Jointly with the Publisher, planning and managing the publishing schedule.
• Project budgeting, obtaining print quotes, and liaising with printers.
• Exercising the Publisher’s delegated authorities, when the Publisher is unavailable.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, self-starting individual who enjoys working in a close-knit team, and can balance long-term projects against immediate demands.

Key requirements:

• Suitable professional experience in New Zealand publishing.

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 careers page.

Close date for vacancy: 09 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Fergus Barrowman, Publisher (fergus.barrowman@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.