Kairuruku | General Purpose Research Assistant

• Are you a third or fourth year undergraduate or postgraduate law student looking for a casual role?
• Have you got good time management and communication skills?
• Can you work well in a team?

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for two General Purpose Kairuruku - Research Assistants. These roles are responsible for supporting academic staff with the preparation of course materials for courses run by Te Kauhanganui Tatai Ture - Faculty of Law.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of course materials for Law courses.

O pumanawa - About you

We are looking for third or fourth year undergraduate or postgraduate law students who:

• Have a solid academic record.
• Have good time management skills and are reliable.
• Have good communication skills.
• Work well in a team.

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 career's page.

Close date for vacancy: 22 June 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Sherry Elliott ([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. 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.

Mo 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.