• Job Description

  Req#: 390365
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  UNIFLATS - NGĀ WHARE RĪTĪ O TE WHARE
  CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES

  About our team/Mō te tīma
  

  The Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division leads a world class residential college system at the University of Otago. As a collegiate university, our Residential Colleges, and UniFlats, are dedicated to providing a supportive home environment to our residents, many of whom are living away from family/whānau for the first time.

  As Assistant Warden of University Flats (Uni Flats), you will join a team looking after the largest and most diverse collegiate community on Campus.

  Working in a supportive and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to make a real and positive impact on the lives of University of Otago residents.

  The role/Te mahi
  

  We are currently seeking an enthusiastic person to join our leadership team in the key role of Assistant Warden, UniFlats.

  With a focus on resident wellbeing, our Assistant Wardens provide opportunities for residents to experience cultural, sporting, academic and personal development in a positive collegiate environment.

  Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
  

  We are looking for a leader who is passionate, resilient, and capable of handling (sometimes) challenging and complex situations.

  Our ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience working with young adults from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds in a leadership capacity.
  • A demonstrated ability to work effectively in emergency or crisis situations.
  • Experience in engaging groups and individuals.
  • Experience in planning and managing a variety of safe and fun events and activities.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • An ability to achieve a range of tasks under competing demands, within agreed timeframes.
  • A high level of organisational skills.
  • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  Experience in the tertiary sector would be a distinct advantage.

  This exciting role would suit a highly motivated person who excels in providing pastoral care and support to students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. If you are a strong communicator who is creative and collaborative, and if you are passionate about education and working with young adults then this role might be the perfect match for you.
  

  Further details/Pūroko
  

  The is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) “live-out” (accommodation is not provided) position.

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

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

  The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children’s Act 2014 and the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. 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 Tracy de Woeps, Warden of UniFlats via the email address below.

  Application/Tono
  

  To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the ‘Apply’ button below. Applications quoting reference number 2301238 will close on Sunday, 20 August 2023.

  Additional Information

  Contact: Tracy de Woeps Tel: 03 479 5088

  Position details: Job Description

  Further Information: Department Website

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  Location: About Dunedin

• About the company

  The University of Otago is a public research collegiate university based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.

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