Kaiārahi Pokapū Tauira Matua | Senior Student Service Centre Adviser
Wellington - New Zealand
Job Summary
Are you skilled in coaching mentoring or supporting the development of others
Do you have experience in a customer service contact centre or studentfacing environment
- Have you got a collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement with the ability to handle complex or sensitive situations professionally
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerengaWakaVictoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for aKaiārahi Pokapū TauiraMatua -Senior Student Service Centre Adviser to join Tītoko - Centre for Student Success on a permanent fulltime basis.
This is a senior frontline role that provides leadership and operational support within the Student Service Centre while also contributing to the continuous improvement of student services. You will play a key role in ensuring students receive a highquality welcoming and integrated service while supporting frontline staff capability quality assurance and effective handling of complex or sensitive matters.
Working closely with the Team Leader you will help maintain strong operational practices support service improvement initiatives and ensure consistent studentcentred service delivery across the Centre.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing senior frontline oversight to ensure a welcoming highquality and integrated customer service experience for students and the wider community.
- Supporting the resolution of complex enquiries complaints and sensitive or urgent matters in line with established procedures.
- Maintaining strong knowledge of University services policies and student administration processes.
- Supporting quality assurance data integrity reporting and continuous improvement of frontline practices.
- Assisting with staff training coaching and capability development.
- Contributing to operational planning risk management and service optimisation initiatives.
Working collaboratively across Tītoko and the wider University to enhance the endtoend student experience.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a confident studentfocused professional who enjoys working in a fastpaced service environment and supporting others to deliver excellent outcomes.
You will bring:
- Experience in a customer service contact centre or studentfacing environment.
- A strong clientcentred approach with the ability to handle complex or sensitive situations professionally.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly and accurately.
- Experience coaching mentoring or supporting the development of others.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience working with CRM systems (such as Microsoft Dynamics) contact centre technologies or within a tertiary education environment is desirable as is an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in an educational context.
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: 30 April 2026.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sarah Davies Team Leader Operations ().
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:
Senior IC
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