Senior Academic Inclusion Assistant — Equity & Accessibility

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington seeks a Kaiāwhina Matahuhua Matua to join Te Amaru - Disability Services on a fixed-term, part-time basis (15 hours per week) from February to November 2027. The role supports disabled students to participate fully in university life, with practical help to promote equitable access to learning and assessment.

Responsibilities include accessible assessment support, note-taking and academic assistance across Kelburn, Pipitea and Te Aro campuses, plus office admin

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification or studying towards with a B grade average or above.
• Excellent typing skills, with a typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to accurately capture information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and appropriate boundaries.
• A calm and professional approach in sometimes challenging situations.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
• Confidence with learning and troubleshooting minor technology issues.
• A laptop and reliable internet connection.
• The ability to work across Kelburn, Pipitea and Te Aro campuses as required.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility and positive student outcomes.
• Excellent typing skills, with a typing speed of at least 80 words per minute.
• Experience supporting the training or development of others.
• Commitment to the application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Accessible Assessment Support: Assist students during tests and examinations by reading assessment materials, typing or recording dictated responses, providing approved assessment support, and helping ensure academic integrity requirements are upheld.
• Notetaking: Produce clear, accurate and comprehensive lecture or tutorial notes and upload them securely for student access.
• Academic Assistance: Support students with academic tasks such as accessing course materials, laboratory participation, research activities, or locating study resources, within approved support arrangements.
• Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with students, academic staff, Academic Inclusion Coordinator and Academic Inclusion Assistants to provide high quality, student-centred support.
• Student Wellbeing and Safety: Contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment by maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality and responding appropriately to wellbeing concerns.
• Office administration and operational support: Contribute to service continuity through administration, documentation updates, project support, operational tasks, and role coverage during busy periods or when additional support is required.
• Communication and Training: Support the onboarding, training and development of Academic Inclusion Assistants by sharing effective practice, modelling professional standards, and contributing to training activities.

Skills

Listening

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Technology troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate qualification or studying towards with B grade average

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington seeks a Kaiāwhina Matahuhua Matua to join Te Amaru - Disability Services on a fixed-term, part-time basis (15 hours per week) from February to November 2027. The role supports disabled students to participate fully in university life, with practical help to promote equitable access to learning and assessment.

Responsibilities include accessible assessment support, note-taking and academic assistance across Kelburn, Pipitea and Te Aro campuses, plus office admin