Kaiārahi ā-kāinga rua | Residential Adviser

Job Description:

• Are you experienced in relationship and team building?

• Have you completed at least two years of tertiary study or are an exceptional 2nd year student?

• Do you understand the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion and can foster a vibrant and safe community?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for Kaiārahi ā-kāinga rua - Residential Advisers to join the Campus Operations team on a fixed-term, part-time basis in 2027.

The Directorate of Campus Operations actively engages with, supports, mentors and inspires our students, and provides them with a distinctively 'Te Herenga Waka’ experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Living in the hall and reporting to the Tumuaki Taupuni - Head of Hall, Kaiārahi ā-kāinga rua - Residential Advisers (RAs) work closely with hall staff and the RA team to support, create, and maintain a welcoming and respectful hall community.

• RAs are required to be committed for the full academic year and gain experience working in a rewarding environment with a diverse range of students. RAs become a leader in the hall community, helping to connect students to the University student services. The RA teams, with support from management, plan and deliver engaging activities in the hall to help students meet new friends, succeed in their studies, and feel at home.

• RAs work approximately 30 hours per fortnight, consisting mainly of evening and weekend shifts. All successful applicants are required to complete a comprehensive training, starting late-January. During the two-week training period you are required to be available to work 40 hours a week.

There are a number of roles available across all of our first year Halls, you will be asked your preference of first year hall throughout the application process. If you want to apply for an independent living community adviser role please see our other advert.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be able to demonstrate actively engaging with others in the University and wider community. Your ability to relate well to a wide range of people, staying calm under pressure, and having a positive attitude will have you widely respected. An RA is also a student so you must be ready to balance the RA role and your classes, assessments, and exams.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Will be a 3rd year student or higher, or an exceptional 2nd year student.

• Is willing to live on-site and be an active member of the hall community.

• Is an experienced community builder, and is committed to fostering a vibrant, safe and supportive community.

• You will have experience working across cultures, including Māori and Pasifika, and can engage and communicate well with a diverse range of students.

• Can work approximately 30 hours a fortnight on a roster, mainly evening and weekend shifts (some weeks will be more involved than others).

• During the two-week compulsory training starting in late January, RAs will be required to work 40 hours per week.

• Is happy to complete a range of basic administrative and light cleaning tasks when requested.

• Enjoys living with lots of people, and coping with the vibrancy and high activity level that comes with living in a large community.

• Truly enjoys meeting and approaching new people, making them feel at ease, and can connect with others.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 27 July 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Katrina Rogers ([email protected]).

How to apply: To complete your application, please complete this form. There is no need to submit a CV or cover letter as everything we need is requested in the form. If you cannot submit your application without uploading supporting documents, please simply upload a blank document if necessary.

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Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

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