Victoria University of Wellington

• Are you a current student looking to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact?
• Can you act as a positive and approachable role model that represents the University?
• Do you want to help new students transition into university life?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Student Ambassadors to join the Te Maihi - Student Success & Experience team on a casual basis. 

This is a campus-based role and includes opportunities to work at the Kelburn, Te Aro, and Pipitea campuses. 

As a Student Ambassador, you’ll have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership and mentoring experience as a UNI101 Peer Group Leader.
• Help students navigate their transition to university, build connections, develop confidence, and access key support services.
• Improve your presentation and communication skills.
• Connect with fellow student leaders.
• Get paid for your efforts!

Plus, you’ll earn points towards the Kitea Impact Programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcome and orient new students through campus tours, Orientation activities and peer mentor through the UNI101 first year transition programme. 
• Build meaningful peer-to-peer connections by sharing personal experiences, offering practical study strategies, and providing encouragement throughout the transition to university life. 
• Act as a peer mentor by helping students develop confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging within the University community. 
• Connect students with academic, wellbeing, cultural, and social support services, ensuring they know where and how to access help when needed. 

• Model positive engagement by demonstrating inclusive, respectful, approachable, and proactive behaviour that reflects University values.

• Recognise when students may need additional support and facilitate referrals to appropriate University services.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a positive, approachable, and inclusive peer role model, demonstrating respect, professionalism, cultural awareness, and integrity in all interactions.

Key requirements:

• Currently enrolled at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington (also in 2027). 
• Available to work at New Student Orientation 2027 and be a UNI101 Peer Mentor (Tri 1, 4 weeks). 
• Available to attend all trainings. 
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 
• Proven ability to work as part of a large team as well as independently. 
• The ability to problem solve and use initiative.  
• Proven knowledge of the University environment and support services available to students. 
• Proven ability to work with a diverse range of people. 

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 October 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emele-Moa Makisi (emelemoa.makisi@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: This is a two-part application. 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. Applications that do not complete both will not be considered.

We also require a 1-2-minute video of you welcoming prospective students to our University. You can pretend you are speaking to a group of Year 13 students who have never visited Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington before and are keen to look around/find out more. 

For this video, things you could cover include: 

• An introduction, what you study, what year you are, etc. 
• Why did you choose/what do you love about Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. 
• What it’s like to live in Wellington city. 
• Information about support services available to students. 
• Your personal experience as a student.

We are not concerned about video quality or camera work; we simply want to see how you present to a ‘group’ and what aspects of our University you are most proud of. 

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.