Student Readiness Coordinator, Work-Integrated Learning

• Are you passionate about supporting student success and employability?
• Do you have experience designing and delivering student support initiatives, workshops, or educational resources?
• Can you build strong relationships and provide specialist guidance to help students thrive in real-world learning experiences?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Student Readiness Coordinator (Work-Integrated Learning) to join the newly established Akura – Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Hub within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). This is a permanent full-time position.

In this role, you'll lead initiatives that prepare and support students for internships, placements, practicums, and other work-integrated learning opportunities. Working closely with student support services, faculty WIL teams, course staff, and student representative groups, you will lead initiatives that enhance student readiness, wellbeing, and success.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver student-facing workshops, resources, and readiness programmes.
• Provide specialist guidance and support for students navigating WIL-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with student support services, faculty staff, and student representative groups.
• Support the development of inclusive and accessible approaches to student support.
• Monitor student experience data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and resources to staff supporting students undertaking WIL experiences. 

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, student-focused professional with experience supporting diverse learners and creating positive educational experiences. You will bring excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills and be committed to inclusive practice and student success. 

Key requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in student support, employability, education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting diverse learners in complex learning environments.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, training, or student-facing resources.
• Strong understanding of equity, accessibility, and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to analyse student experience data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

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

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Close date for vacancy: 28 August 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Derek White, Principal Adviser, Learning and Teaching ([email protected]).

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.