Resident Coordinator - Student Accommodation

University of Auckland – Auckland, North Island

Join us in shaping a safe, supportive, and engaging living and learning environment for our university students.

We are seeking a highly organised and professional individual to join our Student Accommodation team as Kairuruku Wharenoho | Resident Coordinator , working evenings at Carlaw Park Student Village in Parnell. This varied role focuses on the emotional, physical, and academic well‑being of all residents, providing a unique dual focus on student welfare and operations.

You will support the Resident Manager by splitting your time across three essential functions :

• Administration & Operations : Deliver crucial administrative support, including purchasing, financial reconciliation, managing emails, and overseeing front‑line customer care (e.g., check‑in / out, key management). You will also manage operational tasks like monitoring contractor services and conducting building checks.
• Pastoral Care & Leadership : Manage, mentor, and support our team of part‑time Resident Advisers (RAs). Provide front‑line advice and support to residents, escalating serious welfare issues as necessary.
• Events Organising & Community Engagement : Lead the planning and facilitation of small‑scale student events (usually between 100 and 300 people), fostering a supportive student community.

Hours of work : Tuesday to Saturday, 2 : 30 pm – 10 : 30 pm during the academic year, with flexible hours available over the summer months. We have two positions available in different halls of residence, both based in central Auckland.

This is a full‑time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position. The salary range for this role is $62,000 to $72,000 , negotiable depending on skills and experience.

A full description of your duties and the role are provided in the position description linkedHERE.

As part of the front‑line service for Accommodation, you will be friendly, customer service‑focused, and empathetic. Ideally, with experience as a student living in halls of residence.

Your application will stand out if you have experience working within similar educational or support environments. We are seeking a team player with some supervisory or mentoring experience with a warm, open style and the high personal integrity needed to uphold respectful standards in a diverse community. You must be experienced in a multifaceted role with previous involvement in event planning and execution / operations, and demonstrate a willingness to take initiative and embrace new learnings.

Do you function best in the evenings and enjoy lying in during the morning? This is a role for someone who considers themselves a night owl, as you will need to be comfortable with afternoon to evening shifts, including weekend on‑call work (up to one week in three).

E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

We offer you the opportunity to join a dynamic, world‑class institution in one of the world's most desirable cities.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards hard work with a range of excellent benefits, including :

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online by the closing date of Sunday, 7 December 2025 . Your application should include :

For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to contact Karyn Baker (Resident Manager) via

Additional Information

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