Scholarships Adviser

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Scholarships Adviser

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Tue Aug 30 22:01:27 2022
• Ref: 4863

• Do you have a strong attention to detail and accuracy?
• Are you skilled with time management and forward planning?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills?

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 a part time Scholarships Adviser for 12 months to backfill an internal secondment. This role is responsible for administering a small portfolio of scholarships and providing support to the delivery of the Summer Research Scholarships programme.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Advising staff and students on scholarship opportunities and application processes.
• Managing a portfolio of scholarships including the development of regulations, promotion, application, shortlisting and awarding.
• Processing payments for successful scholarship recipients.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative and has strong attention to detail. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of service to both students, staff and external stakeholders.

Key Requirements: 

• Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy, with an appreciation of the importance of data integrity.
• Previous experience of a strong client centric approach to delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• A good attitude – we’ll teach you the rest.

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

Our team likes sharing ideas and takes a collaborative, solutions focused approach to problem solving. We offer flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and like to celebrate success.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 14th September 2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Amanda Fraser Manager, Scholarships and Doctoral Admissions Office [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 Now Button at the base of the advert. 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 have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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