Victoria University of Wellington Hiring for International Admissions Officer Job at Kelburn Full Time

• Do you have demonstrated experience in working with databases and CRMs?
• Are you able to work autonomously and as a member of a team?
• Do you have proven ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment?

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 an International Admissions Officer fixed-term. This full-time, 5 months fixed-term role is responsible for facilitation admission of international students to degrees and programmes at Vicotria University of Wellington. A high level of accuracy, attention to detail with ability to learn on the fly and follow a complex process document are essential for being successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities,

• Assessment of Application
• Digital Reporting and Administration
• Ways of working

Ō pūmanawa – About you

You will be a positive, dynamic individual, who works well in a pressured and multicultural environment. You must be capable of learning fast and fulfil a range of clearly identified functions consistently and reliably in the environment of uncertainty and change. You will be willing to maintain focus on a range of administrative tasks, work independently and follow process documentation to make an independent judgement.

Your competency with the Microsoft Office suite will allow you to present and communicate information in an effective manner. You will be able to adapt to new systems and processes with ease.

Key Requirements:

Sound written communication skills together with well-developed computing and administrative skills including experience in using Microsoft software including CRM and SharePoint, navigation of databases and developing and maintaining electronic and paper- based records.

Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a positive team environment.

A commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.

A mature attitude with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Sensitive to cultural and linguistic differences.

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

The International Admissions Team is fast-paced, creative, and have very supportive team culture. If you enjoy process-driven tasks and working in a multi-cultural team environment, please get in touch with us.

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.

Close Date for Vacancy: 22 July 2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Allison Chen ([email protected]). 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

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 [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.