Kaiwhakahaere | Manager, Careers and Employment
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Job Description
- Are you ready to lead a team to deliver future-focused career development services that prepare students to thrive in the global job market
- Do you excel at forging employer and community partnerships to create meaningful employment and learning opportunities
- Can you drive inclusivity and Te Triti o Waitangi principles through strategic data-informed initiatives that enhance graduate employment
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kaiwhakahaere - Manager Careers and Employment on a permanent full-time basis.
The Kaiwhakahaere - Manager Careers and Employment willlead our team to deliver high-quality future-focused career development and employment services that support students career readiness and success.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of career development and employment services across the University.
- Manage a team of career development and employment professionals to deliver inclusive student-centred services.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers industry and community organisations to enhance student employability and graduate outcomes.
- Use data and insights to evaluate impact inform continuous improvement and align services with institutional priorities.
This role sits within Te Pūrengi - Student Experience and Wellbeing alongside student services teams dedicated to student success.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You are a strategic and inclusive leader with a passion for student success.
Key requirements:
- Proven experience in leading career development employment or student services in a tertiary or related setting.
- Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing collaborative teams.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi equity and inclusion into service design and delivery.
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage employers industry and internal partners.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating impact and is excited to shape the future of student employability at the University.
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy:22 October 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Karen Davis ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Administrative Functions
- Oversight
- Administrative Activities
- Administrative Tasks
- Budget Preparation
- Facilities Management
- Daily Operations
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Management
- Financial Statements
- Administrative Operations
- Annual Budget
