Manager, Work-Integrated Learning Hub

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington seeks a Manager, Work-Integrated Learning Hub to lead Akura – WIL Hub within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). This permanent, full-time role provides strategic and operational leadership for WIL initiatives across the University.

You will implement a hub-and-spoke model for WIL, collaborate with faculties, course staff, central units, students and external partners, and help scale WIL across the University while ensuring

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Work-Integrated Learning, curriculum innovation or partnership-based education.
• Proven leadership in strategic and operational management of complex programmes or services.
• Experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Understanding of curriculum design, student learning and employability frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of best practice in WIL administration.
• Proven ability to build and sustain effective internal and external partnerships.
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience working in a tertiary education environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the WIL Hub strategy, reporting and governance.
• Manage the WIL Hub team.
• Create University-wide understanding and visibility of WIL activities.
• Provide institutional leadership on WIL policy, frameworks, best practice and capability development.
• Build strong working relationships with faculties, course staff, central support units, student groups, external partners and sector bodies.
• Lead initiatives that support the integration of WIL into curriculum and build staff confidence in designing and delivering high-quality WIL experiences.
• Act as a central point of coordination for engagement with industry, government, community and other external partners.
• Oversee WIL-related systems and processes, including placement management systems such as InPlace.
• Work with other teams to support compliant, safe and quality-assured WIL activity.
• Scale and strengthen WIL across the University.

Job description

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Manager, Work-Integrated Learning Hub to lead the new central Akura – Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Hub within the Office of the Tumu Maruānuku - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). This permanent, full-time role provides strategic and operational leadership for WIL initiatives across the University.

The WIL Hub will provide a central point of expertise, coordination and capability development to ensure WIL activity is scalable, compliant and aligned with institutional priorities. You will lead the implementation of a hub-and-spoke model for WIL, working closely with faculties, course staff, central support units, students and external partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Work-Integrated Learning at one of New Zealand's leading universities and make a meaningful impact on student success and graduate outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the WIL Hub strategy, reporting and governance.
• Manage the WIL Hub team.
• Create University-wide understanding and visibility of WIL activities.
• Provide institutional leadership on WIL policy, frameworks, best practice and capability development.
• Build strong working relationships with faculties, course staff, central support units, student groups, external partners and sector bodies.
• Lead initiatives that support the integration of WIL into curriculum and build staff confidence in designing and delivering high-quality WIL experiences.
• Act as a central point of coordination for engagement with industry, government, community and other external partners.
• Oversee WIL-related systems and processes, including placement management systems such as InPlace.
• Work with other teams to support compliant, safe and quality-assured WIL activity.
• Scale and strengthen WIL across the University.

About you:

You will be a strategic, collaborative and solutions-focused leader with significant experience in Work-Integrated Learning, curriculum innovation, partnership-based education or a related area. You will be confident working across organizational boundaries and able to bring people together to deliver coordinated, high-quality outcomes.

You will have strong leadership skills and also bring excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive practice.

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in Work-Integrated Learning, curriculum innovation and/or partnership-based education.
• Proven leadership in the strategic and operational management of complex programmes or services.
• Experience building, developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Understanding of curriculum design, student learning and employability frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of best practice in WIL administration.
• Proven ability to build and sustain effective internal and external partnerships.
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience working in a tertiary education environment is highly desirable.

Close date for vacancy: Friday, 28 August 2026

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ahorangi - Professor Robyn Longhurst, Tumu Maruānuku - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) (***************@vuw.ac.nz).

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

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.

Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Why you should join our team: Fuelling academic brilliance, the Office of the DVC, Academic is where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research take centre stage. Collaborate with top-tier faculty and students to ignite scholarly achievements and build strong connections within the academic community. It's the perfect place to light up your career!