Pasifika Engagement Adviser

Mo 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, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Join the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika, where innovation meets cultural excellence Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to empowering Pasifika communities, fostering academic success, and celebrating diversity. Your opportunity to make a meaningful impact starts here. Shape the future, support Pasifika students and staff, and thrive in an inclusive, dynamic environment. Apply now and be a catalyst for change

• Can you build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders?
• Do you have a strong understanding of Pacific cultures, values and approaches?
• Are you passionate about supporting student success and have excellent communication and relationship building skills?

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Pacific Engagement Adviser to support the success of Pacific students. Based in the Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor Pacific, this is a permanent fulltime position working alongside a team of Pacific Engagement Advisers.

The key responsibility of the role is to support the academic success of Pacific students through:

• Delivering high quality academic and holistic support programmes aimed at strengthening Pacific success.
• Delivering events that support Pacific student community building.
• Actively engaging with faculty staff to support the academic achievement of Pacific students.
• Applying Pacific cultural practices in the engagement and support work.

O pumanawa - About you

We are looking for a person who is passionate about supporting student success; has excellent communication and relationship-building skills; and has a strong understanding of Pacific cultures, values, and practices.

Your desire to see our Pacific students succeed, coupled with your strong organisational skills and solutions-focussed perspective, would make you an ideal candidate.

Key requirements:

• A tertiary degree.
• Strong understanding of Pacific cultures, values and approaches.
• Knowledge of New Zealand's tertiary settings, particularly how these relate to Pacific students.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with students as well as academic and professional staff.
• A good understanding of data, and evidence-based decision making.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary.

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Close date for vacancy: 27 October 2025.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Aaron Nonoa ).

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.