Do you have experience or a tertiary qualification in finance or accounting?
Are you able to engage empathetically with diverse individuals?
Can you work to a high standard of accuracy?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kāiarahi Tahua Tauira - Student Finance Adviser to join the Student Finance team in a permanent, full-time role.Kāiarahi Tahua Tauira - Student Finance Advisers are responsible for promoting and supporting financial capability within our students, administering our Hardship Fund, and collaborating with wider University teams to ensure our services reach students in need.Key responsibilities:
Deliver high quality, confidential, and non-judgmental financial advice that meets students' individual needs, increases their financial capability, and helps them achieve their full academic potential.
Deliver workshops, presentations, and other content as required on financial literacy and budgeting to a wide range of students.
Process Hardship applications and provide impartial assessment for Scholarships on the basis of financial hardship in a thorough and timely manner to ensure fair decisions are made.
Ō pūmanawa - About youYou will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, build rapport, and engage empathetically with our diverse student population.You will thrive in this role if you have an engaging manner with people, high levels of accuracy, and strong self-management skills. This role is dynamic, extremely rewarding, and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.Key requirements:
A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated relevant experience in finance or accounting.
Previous experience of a strong client centric approach to delivering excellent customer service or client services.
Proven ability to work to a very high standard of accuracy, with an appreciation of the importance of data integrity.
Role Description: If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.Close date for vacancy: 14 September 2025.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Paige Jarman, Manager, Student Finance (paige.jarman@vuw.ac.nz).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.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.About Us:Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our Universityis 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.of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in and learn more about our .About the Team:Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our teamDiscover Student Operations where we offer streamlined services to support students' academic journey, including admission, enrolment, fees, financial support, course timetabling, and exam support. Our continuously improving operations ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Join our team and make a difference!
