Student Liaison Officer (2559) Auckland, New Zealand
- Student Liaison Officer, permanent, full-time. Auckland based
- Are you a people-person, adept at building and maintaining productive working relationships?
- Do you have experience in planning and delivering events and promotional activities?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
The role of the Student Liaison Officer is to increase the number of domestic students at Victoria University of Wellington by promoting and providing information about the University and its programmes, with the aim of increasing participation, preparation, enrolment and the smooth transition of prospective students to university study. Student Liaison Officers work across the whole of New Zealand, recruiting future students (incl Māori, Pasifika, postgraduate and post-experience students) and working with secondary schools and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present engaging presentations to audiences from 5 to 500 people across various mediums.
- Provide holistic course advice and information about the University’s programmes and services to support future students’ smooth transition to university study.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of our domestic student recruitment events.
- Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with key people and organisations.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You are passionate about working with young people and helping them achieve their goals. You will be available to travel around Aotearoa to present to and engage with future students and their whānau. You will use your experience in people facing roles to engage, inspire and to promote study at Victoria University of Wellington.
We seek a full-time, customer-focused and enthusiastic Student Liaison Officer with a strong connection to Victoria University of Wellington and/or Wellington City to join our Auckland-based Student Recruitment team. You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes contributing positively to a high performing team and is also able to work autonomously.
Key Requirements:
- Experience working in the NZ tertiary and/or secondary sector
- University qualification
- Full, clean driver’s licence
- Experience in marketing or recruitment services and event management
- Experience working with Maori and/or Pasifika communities.
- Availability to travel outside Auckland and for working evenings and weekends
- Connection with Victoria University of Wellington and/or Wellington city an advantage
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
We are a social and high performing team, with offices in Wellington and Auckland. If you get energized by presenting to groups, enjoy meeting new people in person and online, and like the idea of being the face of recruitment for Victoria University of Wellington, this could be for you.
Close Date for Vacancy: 31 October 2021
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Rachel Manirakiza (09-300 2081 or Rachel.manirakiza@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19
Download and complete the University Application Form.
Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form.
Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.