Writer in Residence

• Are you a writer in any area of literary activity?
• Are you a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident?
• Have you got interest in taking part in the cultural life of the University?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for the Te Herenga Waka -Victoria University of Wellington/Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence 2026. Writers in all areas of literary activity, including drama, fiction and poetry, New Zealand art, biography, history, music, society, and culture, are eligible to apply.

Please note: Film and television scriptwriting projects are not eligible.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Applicants should be writers of proven merit and must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. The Writer will have use of an office at the Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao | International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML). While there are no formal duties attached to the position, it is expected that the Writer will take part in the cultural life of the University.

The appointment will be for twelve months from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027, with a salary of $59,000.

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Close Date for Vacancy: 30 September 2025. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please email ([email protected]).

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Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

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