International Development Scholarships Student Adviser

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International Development Scholarships Student Adviser

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Thu Jan 18 02:23:06 2024
• Ref: 779

• Are you an outstanding communicator with strong cross-cultural competencies?
• Have you got experience of counselling or support, preferably in an academic environment?
• Can you build strong working relationships and have experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for an International Development Scholarships Student Adviser to join the Student Experience and Wellbeing team (Te Pūrengi) in a permanent full-time role to support scholarship recipients, largely from the Pacific and Asia. You will be a valued member of a small high performing team, who coordinate and deliver pastoral care, academic support, and scholarship management for international students studying on a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme and managed by Education New Zealand in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students to reach their goals and complete their scholarships through providing accurate and timely advice.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme and the contract the University has with Education New Zealand and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the University to ensure students have holistic support.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, independent, and empathetic individual with sound judgement, and outstanding problem-solving skills. You will need strong communication skills and have experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically an understanding of Pacific cultures, as a large part of our cohort are Pasifika.

You will thrive in this role with a proactive, people-first approach. You will be competent in providing advice and support in difficult personal situations and crises. You will enjoy being part of a close-knit team and will have the ability to self-manage and balance competing priorities.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience of counselling or support, preferably in an academic environment.
• Outstanding communication skills with strong cross-cultural competencies.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• A good attention to detail and the ability to contribute to contract compliance.
• Be friendly, energetic, and passionate about the success of our scholars.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is passionate about the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Programme and every student who receives a scholarship. We work collaboratively and enjoy problem solving as a team. We offer flexible working arrangements and professional development.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 4 February 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Ryan Stuart ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button. If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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