Research and Data Adviser

• Are you a detail-oriented individual interested in a fixed-term, part-time contract for one year?
• Do you have strong attention to detail and experience managing data and using software and systems?
• Can you use your initiative to find answers, manage competing priorities, and complete tasks effectively?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Research and Data Adviser to join the operations team in Te Kura Tangata - Development and Alumni Relations Office on a 12-month, part-time contract to cover parental leave.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and day-to-day administration of the Raiser’s Edge NXT database, including data imports, record maintenance, duplicate resolution, and data quality assurance tasks.
• Develop and deliver queries, exports and reports to support fundraising, alumni engagement, events, and strategic decision-making.
• Create and manage online donation forms, constituent records, contact preferences, memberships, and communication lists to support donor and stakeholder engagement.
• Support operations colleagues with project and research requests, as required, and on occasion support events delivery (i.e. graduation).

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, detail-oriented individual who can pick up new systems quickly, use your initiative to seek answers and use your time efficiently.

Key requirements:

• Exceptional attention to detail, with experience managing data and using systems/software.
• A strong commitment to professionalism and integrity, with experience handling confidential information.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills to prioritise tasks and complete a wide variety of data management tasks.
• You'll work onsite joining our supportive, friendly and professional operations team.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 24 August 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Heidi Stedman, Manu Tāiko - Co-Associate Director, Operations (heidi.stedman@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.

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.