Assistant Warden / Tautiaki-Kaiawhina - Te Rangihiroa College

About our team | Mo te tima

Otago is famous for its residential college communities supporting thousands of mostly first-year students as they begin their tertiary journey at the University of Otago.

Te Whare Whakamaru o Te Rangihiroa is the newest and most modern of these colleges.

Named after the University of Otago's first Maori medical graduate, Te Rangihiroa / Sir Peter Buck, the name was gifted to the University by the iwi of Te Rangihiroa, Ngati Mutunga.

The role | Te mahi

Tautiaki-Kaiawhina (Assistant Wardens) are key members of the College pastoral and welfare team.

With a focus on wellbeing / oraka, they provide culturally appropriate opportunities for residents to experience cultural, sporting, academic and personal development in a positive college environment.

Skills and experience | Ka pukeka me ka wheako

We are looking for a future leader who is resilient and capable of handling (sometimes) difficult and complex situations.

Our ideal candidate will have :

Experience working with young adults in a leadership capacity.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in emergency or crisis situations.

Experience in engaging tauira and managing a variety of safe and fun tauira focussed events and activities.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to achieve a range of tasks under competing demands, within agreed timeframes.

Experience in the tertiary sector would be a distinct advantage.

This exciting role will suit people from varied backgrounds who are passionate about working with young adults.

Candidates with knowledge and appreciation of cultural issues and knowledge of Tikanga Maori and / or knowledge in providing positive opportunities for Tauira Maori, will be especially welcome.

Further details | Puroko

The current vacancy is a permanent, full time "live-out" (accommodation is not provided) position based in Otepoti, Dunedin.

Due to the nature of the role, required hours of work are rostered across evenings and weekends.

The salary level for this position is provisionally evaluated as Level 5 ($69,931 to $74,609. Top of Range $80,285) and is subject to change.

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

From time to time, you may be deployed to different colleges to suit the needs of the Division.

This may include leave coverage, conference support, assistance with summer business such as "Hands on Otago," Summer School, etc.

The University 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.

Confidential enquiries can be made to Kara Whaley, Tautiaki / Warden Te Rangihiroa College via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the 'Apply' button.

Applications quoting reference number

Applications may be considered as they are received.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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