"Tautai – Adviser"

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has come up to join our team at Te Herenga Waka Victoria - University of Wellington to work with and alongside our Pasifika students.

• Are you passionate about making a difference for Pasifika Students?
• Do you have excellent communication and relationship-building skills?
• Can you to analyse data, write reports, and make evidence-based decisions?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a passionate Tautai – Adviser to be part of our team that delivers culturally responsive pastoral care that supports the academic achievement of our Pasifika students.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Vaka Tangata Moana - Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor Pasifika.

In this role, you will work with and alongside our Pasifika students to ensure that their experience at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is a success. You will help them navigate challenges that may be affecting their wellbeing. A key element of this role is working closely with professional and academic staff to support Pasifika students on their journey of success. As part of Vaka Tangata Moana, you will also help deliver high-impact events that lay the foundations for and celebrate Pasifika.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are looking for a person who is passionate about supporting the success of our Pasifika students; has excellent communication and relationship-building skills; and has a strong understanding of Pacific cultures, values, and practices. Your desire to see our Pasifika students succeed - coupled with your strong organisational skills and ability to work across multiple faculties - would make you an ideal candidate.

Key requirements:

• A tertiary degree.
• Knowledge of New Zealand’s tertiary settings, particularly how these relate to Pasifika.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with students as well as academic and professional staff.
• Ability to analyse data, write reports, and make evidence-based decisions.

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Close date for vacancy: 5pm, Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emma Dunlop-Bennett (emma.dunlop-bennett@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.