Description Krero m te tranga - About the role Talofa lava, Kia orana, Ml e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Mauri, Fakatalofa, Noaia, Halo Oloketa, Kia ora koutou, and warm Pacific Greetings to you. The Iho Kiwa, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika provides strategic leadership to Te Herenga Waka leading Pasifika academic excellence in research and teaching, and supporting and amplifying the aspirations of Pacific learners. Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika.

This is a permanent. full-time role. Key responsibilities: Strategic leadership of pan-University approaches to supporting success for Pasifika students and staff.

Policy development and programme implementation, supporting all areas of the University in activities relating to Pasifika staff and students. Networking and relationship management within the Wellington region, the country and the Asia-Pacific region. Leadership in advancing the aspirations of Pasifika academic achievement and professional staff development.

Supporting, monitoring, and evaluating student success within the framework of the Pasifika Student success plan and the Universitys wider Learner Success Plan. Staff management of the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Pasifika. Representing and advocating for the Pasifika voice at all levels of the University.

pmanawa - About you You will have a deep knowledge and experience of Pasifika culture. You will also have an in-depth knowledge of the issues involved in the achievement of educational success by Pasifika students and a deep appreciation of the issues involved in the achievement of Pasifika staff advancement and career development. You will be an experienced, well-known, and respected scholar, community, and leader, who is able to bring together the Pasifika diaspora and represent its presence in decision making, fundraising, and future aspirations.

Key requirements: Experience in creating and delivering on strategies to support Pasifika thriving and success. Deep knowledge and experience of the culture of Pacific peoples and cultural practices, including language. A sound knowledge of the University environment and education sector.

A relevant academic qualification, preferably at higher degree level, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in a Pacific language or languages (fluency is desirable but not essential). Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary details.

If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 02 July 2025. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nicky Bradley ( nicky.

bradley@vuw.ac.nz ).

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