Programme Lead

5 days ago

Kelburn Wellington, New Zealand Victoria University of Wellington Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Are you a natural relationship builder interested in a fixed-term, full-time role?
  • Have you got a background in leadership development, education, or programme management?
  • Do you have a passion for developing future leaders and driving meaningful change in the world?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for an inspiring Programme Lead to design and deliver an exciting new pilot – the Vice Chancellor's Leadership Programme, on a fixed-term, full-time basis until December 2026.

This one-year pilot programme will empower 45–50 high-potential leaders that are undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds to lead with integrity, tackle complex challenges, and prepare them to make a lasting positive impact on Aotearoa-New Zealand and the world. As Programme Lead, you'll shape every part of the journey – from co-creating the curriculum and coordinating engaging events, to building strong stakeholder relationships and evaluating the programme's success.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Key requirements:

  • A background in leadership development, education, or programme management.
  • A strategic mindset and strong facilitation skills.
  • A proven background in event and project management.
  • Experience working with students and/or young adults.
  • A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • A collaborative spirit and excellent relationship-building abilities especially with senior external partners.
  • Someone with a sixth sense of knowing what to do and when to make that positive difference in the life journey of a student.

Join us in making a powerful investment in tomorrow's changemakers – and help shape a better future together.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 20 November 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Robyn Cavill-Fowler ).

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. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

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.

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