• Do you have proficient computer skills and are interested in being a Night Manager in Student Halls?
• Have you engaged and mentored people to help them through a period of transition to achieve their potential?
• Are you experienced in pastoral care and engaging people to create healthy, equitable and respectful living environments?

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.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Night Manager on a permanent, full-time contract to provide support to students who live in a hall of residence. You will assist and guide our Residential Advisers, ensuring they work to scope and are confident in their role, and a unique skill will be your ability to engage with a diverse range of residents, many away from home for the first time.

The role has a focus on the health, welfare and safety of residents, security of the buildings and provision of support, assistance, and guidance to rostered Residential Advisers. You may have experience in the health or accommodation sectors.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be called on to provide advice and guidance to our Residential Advisers to ensure they work confidently and within their role scope. In addition, you will bring clarity of thought and maturity to decision-making, particularly in heat-of-the moment situations, positively influencing, persuading, and supporting residents to live and study in the Halls in a way that fosters a unique Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington community feel. 

We expect applicants to:

• Enjoy working with young people from a range of cultures and backgrounds who are transitioning to independence in a communal living environment.
• Be an approachable and trusted person who is able to manage a range of wellbeing and behavioural situations with skill and care.
• Have proficient computer skills including using database and reporting systems.
• Have 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• A clean driver’s license.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Te Kopanga - University Accommodation helps to create an outstanding, differentiated, and efficient student living experience across all the areas within the directorate as the University grows and expands. This includes an environment that is safe, fostering a sense of community, inclusion and belonging.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.

Role Description - Click here to see further information, including salary

Close date for vacancy: 09 November 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nina Ness (Nina.Ness@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Night Manager, #2079). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.