Student Wellbeing Hub Development Lead

Job Description:

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STUDENT SERVICES
TE RATONGA ĀKONGA

Join the University of Otago and help shape the future of student wellbeing. Be part of a collaborative team driving innovative, student-centred services that make a real impact across our diverse campus community.

The role / Te mahi

Te Pou Whirinaki: Student Wellbeing Hub plays a central role in supporting student wellbeing at the University of Otago. We are seeking a proactive Student Wellbeing Hub Development Lead to enhance the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of the Hub.

This role provides leadership across systems, processes, and resource development to ensure our services are student-centred, culturally responsive, and evidence informed. Working closely with the Manager, you will strengthen service delivery by integrating systems, developing practical tools and resources, and supporting continuous improvement across the Hub.

In this role you will:
• Lead the development and coordination of systems, workflows, and processes across the Student Wellbeing Hub.
• Design and implement tools, documentation, and resources to support consistent, accessible, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Develop evidence-informed wellbeing resources for students and staff, including digital, self-help, and group materials.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives using data, feedback, and emerging trends.
• Collaborate across the University and engage with students to strengthen service integration and inform development.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for candidates who has experience in service development, coordination, or quality improvement, ideally in a wellbeing or health context.

You will have:
• A relevant qualification (or equivalent experience) in health, mental health, wellbeing, education, or a related field.
• Strong skills in building systems, organising workflows, and managing documentation.
• Experience developing engaging and accessible wellbeing or educational resources.
• Proven ability to manage projects and translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.
• Initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Cultural competence and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with willingness to grow knowledge of Te Ao Māori and mātauraka Māori.

Experience in tertiary education, knowledge of student life, and familiarity with wellbeing frameworks or project methodologies (e.g. Agile, Kanban) would be advantageous.
 
Further details / Pūroko

This is a full time (37.5 hours), fixed‑term position for 12 months, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary level for this position will be confirmed following a forthcoming Job Evaluation Committee meeting. This vacancy will be updated shortly thereafter.

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

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka | University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. We welcome the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Genevieve Obbeek via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

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

Applications quoting reference number 2600752 will close on Sunday, 24 May 2025.

Additional Information

Contact: Genevieve Obbeek

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Student Services Website

Further Information: Te Pou Whirinaki | Student Wellbeing Hub

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