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• Do you have experience in a customer-focused environment, and experience in financial administration?
• Are you a team player?
• Do you want to create an outstanding student living experience?

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 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently seeking an Administrator to support our Halls of Residence. Working closely with the Hall management team and wider accommodation support services, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the Hall and accommodation service for our students runs smoothly.  

Your day will involve assisting the Head of Hall in operational and financial management of the Hall, providing high quality, student-centred administrative services that support second to none experiences for residents.  

This is a full time role – 37.5 hours per week.

Ō pūmanawa - About you 

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is a team player, customer-focused, well-organised, self-motivated, proactive, quick to learn, adaptable and passionate about helping people. You’ll need to have a strong system focus as well as being able to interact and assist our residents.  

You will have:  

•              Experience in working in a front line, customer focused environment.
•              Experience in invoicing, accounts and financial administration.
•              Experience working with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
•              Proven experience working with finance and database systems.
•              Experience in managing a busy and diverse office environment.
•              Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team 

Student and Campus Living helps to create an outstanding, differentiated and efficient student living experience across all the areas within the directorate as the University grows and expands.  

This includes an environment that is safe, fostering a sense of community, inclusion and belonging, and delivering a cohesive, cross-university integrated student experience that protects and enhances the University’s reputation nationally and internationally. 

Role Description

From 31 January 2022, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will apply to all University staff, students, contractors, and visitors. For more information see: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19/vaccine-mandate. 

Closing Date for Vacancy: 17 March 2022 

Contact Details: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Tolly Auva’a tolly.auvaa@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 the 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.