Student Recruitment Adviser - WSBG & LAW

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Student Recruitment Adviser - WSBG & LAW

• Location: Pipitea
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Thu Jan 13 22:22:18 2022
• Ref: 2696b

• Opportunity to work closely with the Communications, Marketing and Engagement team of Wellington School of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law at Pipitea Campus.
• Do you hold a relevant university qualification and or experience in marketing, recruitment services or event management?
• Are you a proactive, organised and customer-oriented person?
• Do you have a passion for event management and enjoy networking?

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 recruiting for a Student Recruitment Adviser to join the Future Students team. This new role will be embedded into the Wellington School of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law - and will also work closely with the Communications, Marketing and Engagement team.

The role of the Student Recruitment Adviser (WSBG/LAW) is to plan, coordinate, support and deliver recruitment activities within these two faculties with the goal of increasing the number of domestic students choosing to study in these areas.

The role will support the annual university recruitment events such as open day, information evenings (local and regional), on-campus experience days, post-graduate events – and more! In addition to this will be the development of new recruitment opportunities that promote studies within the Wellington School of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law.

This is a senior role that will work independently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
A day in the life of a Student Recruitment Adviser will be varied. It can include hosting prospective students on campus, providing tours of our campuses, coordinating and attending school visits, strategic planning and event management, and working closely with academic and professional staff to offer engagement opportunities for our prospective students and their whānau.
Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be customer-focused, highly organised and proactive. You will be confident in building working relationships and networks, have a passion for event management and enjoy a challenge. You are comfortable with presenting to large groups and will use your experience in people facing roles to engage with a diverse range of audiences.

Helpful to have:

• A university qualification.
• Experience of working in a university, tertiary or public sector environment.
• Experience in marketing, recruitment services or event management.
• An understanding of the New Zealand secondary school system.
• Proven ability in working with people at all levels and establishing working relationships and networks.
• Availability to travel outside Wellington and for working evenings and weekends on limited occasions.

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

We are positive, social and high performing teams, with offices in Wellington (Kelburn and Pipitea) and in Auckland. We work in a fast-paced and supportive environment. If you enjoy working with a diverse range of people, like the idea of developing new recruitment opportunities and enjoy a range of work – where each day is different, this could be for you.

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: 11 February 2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Leah Edmonds on 0211524079 or [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 .

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form.

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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