Deputy Director, International
- Are you excited by playing a pivotal role in aligning Wellington University Internationals (WUI) strategy and operations with Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellingtons (VUW) Strategic Plan?
- Do you want to ensure streamlined, connected, and accessible services for prospective and current international students, strengthening the University's inclusive environment and elevating both the perception of VUW and the overall student experience?
- Do you want to drive the University's international engagement to achieve ambitious growth in student enrolments and outbound mobility, expand transnational education offerings, and enhance the efficiency and quality of service delivery throughout the student lifecycle?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for the Manutaki Tuarua - Deputy Director, International to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This key position will drive the University's international engagement to achieve ambitious growth in student enrolments and outbound mobility, expand transnational education offerings, and enhance the efficiency and quality of service delivery throughout the student lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Leadership and development, admissions and conversion: Leading high-performing and collaborative teams who are professional and consistently achieve admissions, conversion, and enrolment targets. Team members are provided with the leadership, support and resources that will enable them to be effectively fulfil their roles
- Strategy, strategic initiatives, and decision making: Robust and strategic WUI plans are developed and delivered effectively, and targets are set using quality data and market intelligence
- Planning, performance, reporting and monitoring: High quality and accurate information and advice is provided on all areas of responsibility. Staff performance is optimised, and targets are achieved
- Relationship management: Establish the University's reputation for international education by becoming acknowledged as a centre of excellence through high profile and distinctive initiatives, public and thought leadership, research, and other initiatives
- Ensuring that the appropriate outcomes related to the areas of responsibility are met of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
The Manutaki Tuarua - Deputy Director, International deputises for the Manutaki Director, International in periods of travel or leave. International travel is required for the role.
O pumanawa - About you
You will:
- possess deep knowledge of the international education, and experience in working successfully with diverse groups including academic and professional staff
- have strong experience in leading and managing high performing, multi-disciplinary teams
- have extensive experience leading and managing internationalisation programmes, initiatives, market development and business planning
- possess deep knowledge of the global education environment, including priority countries education systems and TNE
- possess a high level of EQ, able to engage at all levels with passion, clarity, and confidence.
Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Welcome to Te Kahupapa - Wellington University International! Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of international student recruitment, marketing, and admissions, where you'll help shape a vibrant and diverse campus community. You'll also have the chance to be involved in thrilling internationalisation programmes like the Wellington Global Exchange and the Wellington International Leadership Programme.Embark on an exhilarating journey as a key member of our global education team!
Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.
Close date for vacancy: Thursday, 29 May 2025.
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.Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Amy Rutherford (amy.rutherford@vuw.ac.nz).
Click "apply" and follow the process to enter your contact details, answer pre-screening questions, then attach a resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents.
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