Research Assistant - Student Digital Illustrator and Engagement

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Research Assistant - Student Digital Illustrator and Engagement

• Location: Pipitea
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Thu Jan 20 02:48:43 2022
• Ref: 2621a

• Are you familiar with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or another software for creating digital illustrations?
• Do you have strong communication and presentation skills?
• Do you work well in a team?

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 a Research Assistant Student Digital Illustrator and Engagement to join the School of Government in [the] Wellington School of Business and Government, on a fixed-term basis.

Key responsibilities

• Produce visual assets that can be used on the website (SDG.org.nz) and within monthly newsletters, presentations, etc.
• A secondary purpose is to have assistance with general working group activities, which may include engaging stakeholders (e.g. other academics within VUW).
• Assisting in formal presentations of the work to outside groups (e.g. schools, conferences) participating in other activities that elevate engagement with the website (likely by working closely with our digital content creator and social media manager).

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The ideal candidate will have/be the following:

• A basic (or moderate) familiarity with Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or another software for creating digital illustrations.
• Comfortable producing basic digital illustrations.
• Good people skills.
• Strong communication and/or presentation skills.
• Works well in a team.

From 31 January 2022, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will apply to all University staff, students, contractors and visitors. For more information see: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19/vaccine-mandate.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 18 February 2022
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Girol Karacaoglu [email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

Download and complete the University Application Form .

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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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