Community Adviser
- Victoria University of Wellington
- New Zealand
- Jun 11, 2026
Job Description:
Do you have knowledge of what it takes to live successfully in communal living?
Have you got experience living or working across cultures, and are a team player?
Are you passionate about working with students to foster a positive and welcoming community living environment?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Community Advisers to provide support to students living in University accommodation on a fixed-term, part-time basis until 21 November 2026.
These roles are for either 15 or 30 hours per week
A focus on connecting residents to University services ensuring their academic success, wellbeing, welfare, and health and safety is front of mind. To be successful in the role, we are looking for mature, fun, flexible advisers who can balance support for the students and meeting the University’s obligations for pastoral care in compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about working with students and creating a positive living and learning environment, is a team player, well-organised, proactive, quick to learn, and adaptable. You do not need to be a current student to apply.
Key requirements:
Proven knowledge of what it takes to live successfully in communal living.
Experience organising and delivering events and maintaining budgets.
Experience living or working across cultures; with a particular understanding of Māori, Pasifika, and international students.
Computer literacy and knowledge; ability to use social media (Facebook, Instagram etc.)
Able to facilitate events programmes as required during the academic year.
Mature and responsible; maintains professional and appropriate relationships.
Demonstrates previous success at being a positive role model.
Demonstrates initiative and sound judgement, with an ability to think on your feet.
A clean non-restricted NZ driver’s license.
Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.
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Close date for vacancy: 25 June 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding these roles, please get in touch with Linda Nicholl ([email protected]).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.
About Us
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
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