International Development Scholarships Student Advisor (4532) Kelburn, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Do you have proven experience of counselling or support experience, preferably in an academic environment?
- Are you able to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders?
- Do you have outstanding communication skills with strong cross-cultural competencies?
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 recruiting for an International Development Scholarships Student Advisor to join the Student Experience and Wellbeing team (Te Pūrengi) in a permanent full-time role to support scholarship recipients, largely from the Pacific and Asia. You will be a valued member of a small high performing team, who coordinate and deliver pastoral care, academic support, and scholarship management for international students studying on a New Zealand Scholarship, funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme and administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students to reach their goals and complete their scholarships through providing accurate and timely advice
- Contribute to the delivery of the New Zealand Scholarships Programme and the contract the University has with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the University to ensure students have holistic
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated, independent, and empathetic individual with sound judgement, and outstanding problem-solving skills. You will need strong communication skills and have experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically an understanding of Pacific cultures, as a large part of our cohort are Pasifika.
You will thrive in this role with a proactive, people-first approach. You will be competent in providing advice and support in difficult personal situations and crises. You will enjoy being part of a close-knit team and will have the ability to self-manage and balance competing priorities.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience of counselling or support, preferably in an academic environment.
- Outstanding communication skills with strong cross-cultural competencies.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- A good attention to detail and the ability to contribute to contract compliance.
- Be friendly, energetic, and passionate about the success of our scholars.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Our team is passionate about the New Zealand Scholarships Programme and every student who receives a scholarship. We work collaboratively and enjoy problem solving as a team. We offer flexible working arrangements and professional development. The starting salary would be approximately $64,000 - $70,000.
Close Date for Vacancy: 25 July 2022
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ryan Stuart at ryan.stuart@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.
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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.