Strategic Lead, Student Engagement & WIL

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Senior Adviser, Student Engagement and Employability to lead Work-Integrated Learning initiatives across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The role coordinates the FHSS302 Internship and drives partnerships with industry, NGOs and employers.

The successful candidate will teach, develop curriculum, and provide strategic leadership to enhance graduate employability, workforce readiness, and student transition into the workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
• Demonstrable knowledge of, and experience in, Work-Integrated Learning practices.
• Experience in teaching, curriculum development and supervision of students, ideally in a tertiary environment.
• Advanced interpersonal, presentation, networking and influencing skills with the ability to represent the University professionally.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and operational leadership to the Faculty on student engagement and employability initiatives.
• Lead Faculty-wide Work-Integrated Learning strategy, policy development, planning, and evaluation.
• Build and maintain strong industry, community, NGO, and employer partnerships.
• Source and establish high-quality WIL opportunities that align student capability with academic requirements.
• Oversee the delivery of FHSS internship programmes including student attraction, selection, support, and evaluation.
• Teach and coordinate the FHSS302 Internship, ensuring programme quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across FHSS and the wider University to enhance employability outcomes.
• Provide line management and oversight for the FHSS WIL Coordinator role.

Skills

Strategic leadership

WIL (Work-Integrated Learning)

Teaching & curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Course coordination

Line management

Budgeting & planning

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s degree or above

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Senior Adviser, Student Engagement and Employability to lead Work-Integrated Learning initiatives across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The role coordinates the FHSS302 Internship and drives partnerships with industry, NGOs and employers.

The successful candidate will teach, develop curriculum, and provide strategic leadership to enhance graduate employability, workforce readiness, and student transition into the workforce.