Student Readiness Coordinator, Work-Integrated Learning

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Student Readiness Coordinator (Work-Integrated Learning) to lead initiatives that prepare and support students for internships and work placements. You will collaborate with student support services, faculty WIL teams, course staff, and student groups to enhance student readiness and success.

The role focuses on developing workshops, resources, and inclusive approaches to student support, while monitoring experience data to drive continuous

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in student support, employability, education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting diverse learners in complex learning environments.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, training, or student-facing resources.
• Strong understanding of equity, accessibility, and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to analyse student experience data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver student-facing workshops, resources, and readiness programmes.
• Provide specialist guidance and support for students navigating WIL-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with student support services, faculty staff, and student representative groups.
• Support the development of inclusive and accessible approaches to student support.
• Monitor student experience data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and resources to staff supporting students undertaking WIL experiences.

Skills

Student support

Employability

Workshop design

Stakeholder relations

Equity inclusion

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Te Tiriti understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification

Student support experience

Inclusive practice

Job description

Student Readiness Coordinator, Work-Integrated Learning

• Victoria University of Wellington
• Aug 3, 2026

Full-time

About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university and one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Our...

• Are you passionate about supporting student success and employability?
• Do you have experience designing and delivering student support initiatives, workshops, or educational resources?
• Can you build strong relationships and provide specialist guidance to help students thrive in real-world learning experiences?

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Student Readiness Coordinator (Work-Integrated Learning) to join the newly established Akura - Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Hub within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). This is a permanent full-time position.

In this role, you'll lead initiatives that prepare and support students for internships, placements, practicums, and other work-integrated learning opportunities. Working closely with student support services, faculty WIL teams, course staff, and student representative groups, you will lead initiatives that enhance student readiness, wellbeing, and success.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver student-facing workshops, resources, and readiness programmes.
• Provide specialist guidance and support for students navigating WIL-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with student support services, faculty staff, and student representative groups.
• Support the development of inclusive and accessible approaches to student support.
• Monitor student experience data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and resources to staff supporting students undertaking WIL experiences.

You will be a motivated, student-focused professional with experience supporting diverse learners and creating positive educational experiences. You will bring excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills and be committed to inclusive practice and student success.

Key requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in student support, employability, education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting diverse learners in complex learning environments.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, training, or student-facing resources.
• Strong understanding of equity, accessibility, and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to analyse student experience data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Close date for vacancy: 28 August 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Derek White, Principal Adviser, Learning and Teaching ([e-mail]).

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.

About Us

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.