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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for someone who is passionate about bringing our researchers, communities, whānau and rangatahi together in new and different ways to galvanise our efforts to bring equity to Māori heart health in Aotearoa. As our pouwhakarite, you will support the Centre’s Co-Director Māori and Māori Leadership Team in all aspects of their work; plan, promote and coordinate the Centre’s Māori outreach, education, workforce development and engagement activities and lead our Maori students’ summer research programme.You will bring with you an understanding of Te Ao Maori and experience of building relationships in Māori communities and stakeholders including researchers, students, community groups, educational organisations and health organisations.As a national centre, Pūtahi Manawa connects researchers and communities across the whole country. The role is based at the University of Auckland Grafton Campus. It requires regular multi-day travel around Aotearoa New Zealand and periodic engagement activities outside of normal working hours. Key accountabilities include:Assist the Co-Director Māori in the implementation of Pūtahi Manawa’s Māori Strategy and initiatives as required.Support the development and maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external, including Māori teams, organisations and communities that will support the CoRE’s mission of heart health equity for Māori.Organise and facilitate Pūtahi Manawa attendance at key events for Māori such as Waitangi Day celebrations, Polyfest and Te Matatini festival, ensuring all Māori engagement is carried out in a culturally appropriate manner.Manage the administration and logistics for all Pūtahi Manawa’s Māori events, programmes and engagement activities, ensuring they meet the Co-Director Māori’s requirements and are delivered within budget.Lead Pūtahi Manawa’s annual Māori summer research programme through the whole life cycle of the programme and maintain relationships with graduating tauira.Maintain relationships with Pūtahi Manawa Māori postgraduate scholarship recipients throughout their studies, cultivating a cohort of tauira and link them to support where needed.Provide ongoing support for the Te Korowai Pūtahi Manawa research teams.This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, fixed-term role until 31 December 2028. The remuneration is $77,101-$88,900 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou’ll have the ability to quickly pick up University systems, and you’ll be comfortable working independently or with others. Innovation and initiative will be your strengths, and you’ll be confident in contributing to our aim to disrupt the status quo. You will have:Significant experience working with Māori stakeholders, including researchers, students, community groups, educational organisations and health organisations and relationship building in Māori communities.Understanding of equity issues in New Zealand, especially in relation to Māori.Thorough understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Good awareness and knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori.Demonstrated experience in leading projects and events.Experience of working in and alongside teams and collaborating effectively.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite of programmes.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Self-directed and able to carry out tasks with little supervision.Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, with strong time management skills.A basic understanding of budgets. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several other discounts on internal and external services. For more information,please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 27 July 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please reach out to Linda Fotherby via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Can you manage key vendors, contractors and service partners?Do you have proven experience stabilising and improving operational services?Have you got a good understanding of health and safety requirements within AV or event environments?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an AV Operations Manager to join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions team on a 6-month fixed-term, full-time contract. This is an onsite role based at the Kelburn campus, five days per week with a possibility of an extension after the initial six-month fixed-term period.This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear mandate to stabilise, optimise and mature the University's Teaching Technology operations. You will lead a team of eight, take ownership of AV service delivery, and work closely with key stakeholders and vendors to improve service performance, operational practices and the reliability of learning spaces and meeting room technologies.Key responsibilities:Lead the implementation of recommendations from the April 2026 external review.Provide operational leadership and service ownership for AV, lecture capture, hybrid teaching, meeting room and digital signage technologies.Lead, coach and develop the Teaching Technology team.Improve service performance, operational standards and support models.Manage key vendors, contractors and service partners.Oversee AV operational and capital budgets and support lifecycle planning. Promote strong health and safety and risk management practices across AV operations.Ō pūmanawa - About youYou will be a pragmatic, delivery-focused leader who is comfortable working in a complex and fast-paced environment. You will bring strong people leadership, operational service management and AV experience, with the ability to establish clear priorities, improve team performance and build sustainable ways of working.You will be confident working with technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors, and able to translate complex technical issues into clear and practical advice.Key requirements:5 + years' experience leading AV, learning spaces or event technology service teams in a complex organisation.Proven experience stabilising and improving operational services.Strong people leadership and team management experience.Experience managing end-to-end AV services, including classroom technology, meeting rooms and events support.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Sound understanding of health and safety requirements within AV or event environments.Knowledge of hybrid teaching and collaboration technologies would be advantageous.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 career's page.Close date for vacancy: 27 July 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Krishan Kumar ([email protected]).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.About UsMō 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.

Have you got a project that contributes to or enhances our understanding of Chinese Aotearoa?Are you interested in spending one month conducting research and participating in the dynamic life of Wai-te-ata Press?Do you have proven research experience and wish to make use of our rich archives of relevant materials and/or resident expertise?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role The Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is inviting applications for the Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press, funded by the Chan Family Trust.This one-month residency focuses on projects that enhance understandings of and engagement with Chinese Aotearoa, whether historical, social, cultural, literary or, more broadly, the fabrics of life such as gardens, buildings, foodways, etc. Projects need not be explicitly related to the set of Chinese character metal type owned by the Dominion Federation of New Zealand Chinese Commercial Growers and now on long-term loan to the Wai-te-ata Press | Studio of the Waters of Dawn | 曉水齋 but should make use of the rich Wellington-based archives of relevant materials and/or resident expertise. During their residency, recipients will also be expected to participate in public-facing events related to their project, whether lecture, exhibition, screening, workshop, etc., meet the donor, and report to the donor on their project. The one-month residency can be undertaken between November 2026 and February 2027.Ō pūmanawa - About youThis residency is open to individuals or groups of postgraduate students, artistic or creative practitioners, community members, visiting scholars, and other interested parties. The successful candidate/s will have proven research experience and propose a project that contributes to or enhances our understanding of Chinese Aotearoa.Application documents required:A project proposal (maximum 1 page or 750 words) that clearly relates to the focus of the residency, plus project budget and timeline.A sample portfolio that demonstrates your previous research experience.A CV of the lead researcher or group members.Terms and conditions: Click here to see further information, including remuneration details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 04 August 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Dr Sydney Shep, Wai-te-ata Press ([email protected]).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, and the documents noted above. Please ensure you check the above linked terms and conditions document before applying.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.Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our teamWai-te-ata Press is a unique letterpress teaching, research, and publishing centre at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Its Studio of the Waters of Dawn曉水齋 hosts the only working collection of full form Chinese characters in the southern hemisphere. We are deeply committed to recovering lost or forgotten histories of Chinese Aotearoa and stimulating vibrant new pathways for inquiry and community engagement. The Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press will enable a researcher or research team to spend one month to conduct research and participate in the dynamic life of Wai-te-ata Press at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.About UsMō 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.

Have you got a passion for advancing student success and access to higher education?Are you an accomplished senior leader who can deliver strategic outcomes within a large, complex organisation?Do you have extensive experience in strategic planning, governance, financial management, risk management, and organisational performance?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an exceptional strategic leader to join our Tumu Whakauru - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) portfolio as Manutaki - Director, Future Students and Student Operations on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a key executive leadership role responsible for shaping the University's future student pipeline, domestic recruitment strategy, admissions, enrolments, scholarships, and core student operations. The role provides strategic leadership across the student journey, ensuring an outstanding student experience while delivering sustainable enrolment growth and operational excellence. As a senior leader, you will represent the University across the tertiary and secondary education sectors, develop strategic partnerships, and influence institutional direction through data-driven decision-making, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will lead a high-performing directorate and play a critical role in positioning the University as a compelling and accessible destination for future students.Key responsibilities:Lead the University's domestic recruitment, admissions, enrolment, scholarships, and student operations strategies to deliver sustainable growth and an exceptional student experience. Provide strategic advice to the Tumu Whakauru - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) on opportunities, risks, performance, and future direction. Drive operational excellence through strong governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and digital transformation initiatives.Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Build strategic relationships with government agencies, secondary schools, community partners, faculty leaders, and sector stakeholders to strengthen pathways and enhance the University's reputation.Ō pūmanawa - About youYou will be an accomplished and values-driven senior leader with a proven ability to deliver strategic outcomes within a large, complex organisation. You will bring a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership, together with a passion for advancing student success and access to higher education.Key requirements:Significant senior leadership experience within tertiary education or a similarly complex environment, with responsibility for large-scale operational or student-facing services. Demonstrated success delivering organisational growth, operational transformation, and measurable improvements in customer or student outcomes. Extensive experience in strategic planning, governance, financial management, risk management, and organisational performance. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams through change and growth. Strong analytical capability and experience using data and market insights to inform strategy and decision-making.Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders, government agencies, and sector partners. Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and advancing equitable outcomes for Māori and other under-represented groups. Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience.Role Description: Click here to see further information. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 24 July 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sue Walsh, Senior HR Adviser ([email protected]).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.About UsMō 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.