Secretary, Academic Governance
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
- Do you have experience in committee servicing or board governance
Can you provide high-level executive and administrative support while maintaining confidentiality
Are you known for your attention to detail are confident supporting committees and enjoy taking minutes
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Secretary Academic Governance to join the Te Waikura - Academic Office team on a permanent full-time basis.
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting academic excellence and governance. The Secretary Academic Governance provides high-level executive and administrative support to the Academic Board and Academic Programmes Committee working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate meeting agendas papers and logistics for Academic Board and Academic Programmes Committee including virtual and in-person arrangements.
- Maintain and update key governance documents such as Standing Orders Statutes and Terms of Reference.
- Manage Board elections and membership changes ensuring timely and accurate processes.
- Support external academic curriculum approval processes.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
Key requirements:
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience in committee servicing or board governance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
- Familiarity with database and website content maintenance.
- Enjoy working in a small collaborative team.
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:14 November 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Linda Roberts Curriculum Quality Manager ().
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.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Presentation Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Organizational skills
- Ellucian
- Records Management
- Academic Advising
- LMS
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Mō 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
