Examinations Invigilator

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Examinations Invigilator

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Thu Feb 15 06:52:42 2024
• Ref: 933

• Are you a motivated, confident individual who can control an examination and implement procedures effectively?
• Can you safely handle examination papers and related documents?
• Do you have an excellent manner with students and staff?

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 Examinations Invigilators to join the Course Administration and Timetabling team on a casual contract. The Examinations Invigilator will aid the Course Administration and Timetabling team in running effective examination periods by invigilating exams with a focus on minimising stress and distractions for examination participants while ensuring the proper conduct of exams is upheld.

Key responsibilities:

• Sort examination scripts and accurately check candidates’ attendance. Commence examinations on time and ensure that the prescribed examination times are complied with. Carry out effective invigilation and maintain discipline in the examination room.
• Deal with incidents that occur during the examinations according to the procedures.
• Ensure all relevant examination material is handed in at the completion of the examination.
• Ensure that examination venues are clean, tidy, heated, ventilated and set up properly prior to the commencement of any examination and returned to the original condition at the completion of examination sittings.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Senior Examinations Coordinator.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, confident individual who can control an examination and implement procedures effectively. The ability to safely handle examination papers and related documents is essential.

You will thrive in this role with an excellent manner with student and staff, an ability to stay calm under stressful conditions, strong attention to details and self-management skills.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work for dedicated periods of time (examination periods) and develop or maintain good working relationships within the University.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 28 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 Anna Franceschini ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number Examinations Invigilator (#933). 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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