Student Interest and Conflict Resolution Advisor (1549) Kelburn, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Are you experienced in the area of conflict management, including triage, risk assessment and managing complex cases?
- Do you have strong relationship building and communication skills?
- Are you passionate about supporting staff and students to facilitate the resolution of concerns and disputes in a timely and appropriate manner?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Student Interest and Conflict Resolution Advisor. The role will be responsible for managing student issues, behavioural risks, concerns and grievances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to students and staff regarding welfare, safety and behavioural risk.
- Respond to reports of sexually harmful behaviours to support safe and inclusive communities.
- Provide conflict resolution services and interventions.
- Deliver training and education programs.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated and autonomous individual who is comfortable working with behavioural risk and complex needs in a tertiary environment. You will thrive in this role with excellent communication skills, the ability to manage complex cases and skills in influencing and resolving conflict.
This role is dynamic, challenging, and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in triage, behavioural risk assessment and complex case management.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills.
- Experience in conflict resolution.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Capability to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities.
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Our team is fast-paced, likes discussing complex cases, and working in a supportive and collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements and learning & development programs for Te reo Māori.
Close Date for Vacancy: 23 June 2021.
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Emma Mossman by emailing Emma.Mossman@vuw.ac.nz. But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19.
Download and complete the University Application Form.
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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.