Writer in Residence
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Are you a writer inany area of literary activity
- Are you a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Have you got interest intaking part in the cultural life of the University
Krero m te tranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for the TeHerenga Waka -Victoria University of Wellington/Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence 2026. Writers in all areas of literary activity including drama fiction and poetry New Zealand art biography history music society and culture are eligible to apply.
Please note: Film and television scriptwriting projects are not eligible.
pmanawa - About you
Applicants should be writers of proven merit and must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. The Writer will have use of an office at the Te Ptahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML). While there are no formal duties attached to the position it is expected that the Writer will take part in the cultural life of the University.
The appointment will be for twelve months from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027 with a salary of $59000.
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Close Date for Vacancy:30 September can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand.
Contact Details for Vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please email ().
Key Skills
- Photography
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Journalism
- SEO
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Wordpress
- Blogging
- Writing Skills
About Company
MÅ 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, scienti ... View more
