Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator

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Victoria University of Wellington seeks a part-time Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator in FHSS, Kelburn, to lead industry engagement and grow WIL across programmes. The role involves setting up and developing WIL, negotiating partnerships with NGOs, coordinating activities, recording outcomes, and ensuring a positive student experience. Key requirements include proven complex office administration, initiative, strong organizational and communication skills, end-to-end event management, proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management, a relevant qualification, and ideally experience in tertiary education or WIL. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter via the careers page, include visa status if needed, and contact Robyn Cockburn with any questions; tailor your application to show stakeholder management and event coordination before 5 March 2026.

• Do you want to join a team focused on leading student-industry engagement?
• Are you a highly organised administrator seeking an exciting part-time opportunity?
• Have you got excellent interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills and enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator to join Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role is based in our Kelburn Campus in Wellington.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL) at the University means an educational approach that focuses on the integration of a student’s theoretical knowledge and work-focused experience and typically refers to internships, placements and practicums.

The WIL Coordinator is responsible for the set up and ongoing development of all activities relating to industry engagement for learners undertaking study within the suite of programmes taught through Te Wāhanga Aronui - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS). This role supports the negotiation and organisation of a range of activities that support course learning objectives, wide-reaching industry engagement and the delivery of an exceptional student experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Senior Advisor, WIL and Employability, to identify and manage the full range of WIL activities across all programmes in the faculty, enhancing the engagement and employability of students.
• Coordinate WIL activities ensuring they are managed, recorded, evaluated and supported in line with best practice.
• Ensure systems are in place so students have a positive and supportive experience throughout their degree with the University and throughout their engagement with industry.
• Manage and build relationships with multiple stakeholders, including NGO, business and government community, professional bodies and alumni to enable a rich WIL portfolio is maintained.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take initiative and provide excellent administration and event coordination support.  You will thrive in this role with your well-honed interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills. 

Key requirements:

• Proven office administration in a complex environment.
• Be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative.
• Well-developed organisational abilities, demonstrating initiative in work planning and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and networking skills with the demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Experience in end-to-end event management with a focus on coordination, logistics and communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, proven data management experience, and the ability to learn new systems.
• Experience producing high quality documents, detail-conscious and compliance focussed. 
• A relevant tertiary or equivalent level qualification.
• Experience working in a tertiary education environment or a background in WIL or learning design is desirable. 
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems/Nuku and/or the InPlace systems is an advantage.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 5 March 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Robyn Cockburn, Senior Advisor Work-integrated Learning and Employability ([email protected]).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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