"Mata Ahupae - Administrator, Financial Aid and Compliance"

Job Description:

• Have you got excellent organisational skills?
• Do you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds?
• Are you a strong communicator and collaborative team member?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Mata Ahupae - Administrator, Financial Aid and Compliance for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position.

This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Conversion and Compliance team within Te Kahupapa - International Office, which facilitates the last stage of the international recruitment funnel. The team implements a range of conversion activities that encourage and support international applicants to enrol at the University and work across the University to eliminate barriers to international students’ enrolment. The team also provides a specialist enquiry management function.

This role is also responsible for the day-to-day administration of all aspects of the University’s participation in the United States Federal Student Aid (William D. Ford Direct Loans) programme and the management of other international funding schemes, including US Veteran Affair’s Educational Benefits, Private US Loans, Canadian and European student loan programmes.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Be an administration superstar with excellent organisational skills and a growing passion for international education.
• Have strong cultural awareness and logistical expertise, thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and be confident supporting international students across borders and time zones.
• Have a positive, solutions-focused mindset and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. You take pride in ensuring that every detail is carefully managed and that processes run smoothly from start to finish.
• Be a strong communicator and collaborative team member who is comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, academics, and professionals. Your awareness of international markets and cultural nuances allows you to anticipate potential challenges and deliver tailored solutions that create a positive and lasting impression.

Role description: If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: 3 September 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Lara Tolybayeva (lara.tolybayeva@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, 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.