Team Leader, Graduation Services
- Victoria University of Wellington
- New Zealand
- Aug 26, 2026
Job Description:
- Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and creating memorable student experiences?
- Can you manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders?
- Have you got strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permamnent, full-time Team Leader, Graduation Services to join Tītoko- Student Success. The role is responsible for the management and oversight of graduation services for all students; to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency of service to relevant stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of the University's graduation services, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for students, whānau, staff, and stakeholders.
- Manage graduation operations, including conferment processes, Council documentation, communications, records, and quality assurance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partnering across the University to deliver successful graduation outcomes and ceremonies.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team, fostering a high-performing, student-centred culture focused on continuous improvement.
- Drive operational excellence by reviewing processes, implementing improvements, and ensuring the integrity of graduation and qualification data.
- Manage complex enquiries and issues, providing expert advice and ensuring responsive, accurate, and student-focused service delivery.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You:
- Are a skilled leader and relationship manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and creating memorable student experiences.
- Are highly organised and adaptable, you can manage competing priorities, lead a small team, and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Have strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, and are comfortable navigating complex situations, driving process improvements, and ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Bring a positive, student-centered approach, enjoy developing others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
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 careers page.
Close date for vacancy: 09 September 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Adrienne McGovern-Faircloth ([email protected]).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.
About Us
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
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.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
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Job Description:
- Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and creating memorable student experiences?
- Can you manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders?
- Have you got strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permamnent, full-time Team Leader, Graduation Services to join Tītoko- Student Success. The role is responsible for the management and oversight of graduation services for all students; to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency of service to relevant stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of the University's graduation services, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for students, whānau, staff, and stakeholders.
- Manage graduation operations, including conferment processes, Council documentation, communications, records, and quality assurance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partnering across the University to deliver successful graduation outcomes and ceremonies.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team, fostering a high-performing, student-centred culture focused on continuous improvement.
- Drive operational excellence by reviewing processes, implementing improvements, and ensuring the integrity of graduation and qualification data.
- Manage complex enquiries and issues, providing expert advice and ensuring responsive, accurate, and student-focused service delivery.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You:
- Are a skilled leader and relationship manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and creating memorable student experiences.
- Are highly organised and adaptable, you can manage competing priorities, lead a small team, and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Have strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, and are comfortable navigating complex situations, driving process improvements, and ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Bring a positive, student-centered approach, enjoy developing others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
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 careers page.
Close date for vacancy: 09 September 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Adrienne McGovern-Faircloth ([email protected]).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.
About Us
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
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.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
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