Senior Warden Of Colleges | Tautiaki Matua

Senior Warden of Colleges | Tautiaki Matua

The University of Otago / Otakou Whakaihu Waka is New Zealand's first university and has a proud tradition of academic excellence, world-class research, and a vibrant student experience.

A defining feature of life at Otago is our unique collegiate residential system, where students live and learn in supportive, inclusive communities that foster both academic and personal growth.

The Role / Te mahi

We are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Senior Warden of Colleges / Tautiaki Matua.

This position provides operational leadership across the University's owned and operated residential colleges and University Flats, ensuring that our college communities continue to offer a safe, inclusive, and enriching scholastic experience for our tauira.

Oversee and support College Wardens and their teams.

Oversee policies, practices, and initiatives that enhance the wellbeing, safety, and academic success of students in our colleges.

Champion and represent the Otago college experience internally and externally.

Align services with the University's Pae Tata strategic frameworks and enablers.

Foster a culture of academic support, community engagement, and operational effectiveness (including legislative compliance).

Your Skills and Experience / Ka Pukeka me ka Wheako

We are looking for a leader who is / has :

Proven experience managing large, complex teams to deliver results in a human-orientated service.

Demonstrated experience in tertiary residential life or a related field.

Comprehensive understanding of the tertiary environment and in particular accommodation or tauira services.

A strong commitment to tauira and kaimahi wellbeing and development, with demonstrated ability to build inclusive, supportive communities.

Strong organisational and time-management skills, capable of overseeing a 24 / 7 collegiate service portfolio across multiple sites, including on-call responsibilities while maintaining a healthy work / life balance.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders.

Skilled in negotiation, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable in responding to the challenges of student residential life.

Further Details / Puroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role, located in Otepoti, Dunedin.

Live-in accommodation can be provided if required.

The appointment range for this role is $143,378 to $158,299, Top of Range $173,283.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.

The University of Otago / Otakou Whakaihu Waka is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children's Act

• , and the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice

Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a police safety check.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact James Lindsay, Director | Kaiwhakahaere Matua, Campus & Collegiate Life Services | Te Uru Kahika via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

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