Job Description
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Are you looking for a fixed-term, part-time role?
Have you got experience organising and delivering events?
Do you have knowledge of what it takes to live successfully in communal living?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a number of fixed-term, part-time (15 - 30 hours per week) Community Advisers in Te Kopanga - University Accommodation Wellington team beginning in January 2026.
Te Kopanga - University Accommodation Wellington has a focus on connecting residents to University services ensuring their academic success, wellbeing, welfare, and health and safety is front of mind. This includes an environment that is safe, fostering a sense of community, inclusion, and belonging, and delivering a cohesive, cross-university integrated student experience that protects and enhances the University’s reputation nationally and internationally.
Key responsibilities:
Event coordination and administration including establishing inter-hall events calendar.
Supporting Residential Advisers in organising and coordinating events.
Survey residents on event feedback and interest in events they would like to have.
Complete event audits and reporting.
Hall Admin support, Star Rez reporting, answer phone calls and reception.
Promoting and monitoring appropriate behaviour by residents and role modelling appropriate communal living behaviour.
Respond to emergency and evacuation situations and escalating to on call manager.
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.
You will be a mature, fun, flexible adviser who can balance support for the students and meet the University’s obligations for pastoral care in compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
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.
At least an NZ clean restricted unrestricted driver’s license.
Close date for vacancy: 15 September 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Katrina Rogers (katrina.rogers@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, 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. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Are you looking for a fixed-term, part-time role?
Have you got experience organising and delivering events?
Do you have knowledge of what it takes to live successfully in communal living?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a number of fixed-term, part-time (15 - 30 hours per week) Community Advisers in Te Kopanga - University Accommodation Wellington team beginning in January 2026.
Te Kopanga - University Accommodation Wellington has a focus on connecting residents to University services ensuring their academic success, wellbeing, welfare, and health and safety is front of mind. This includes an environment that is safe, fostering a sense of community, inclusion, and belonging, and delivering a cohesive, cross-university integrated student experience that protects and enhances the University’s reputation nationally and internationally.
Key responsibilities:
Event coordination and administration including establishing inter-hall events calendar.
Supporting Residential Advisers in organising and coordinating events.
Survey residents on event feedback and interest in events they would like to have.
Complete event audits and reporting.
Hall Admin support, Star Rez reporting, answer phone calls and reception.
Promoting and monitoring appropriate behaviour by residents and role modelling appropriate communal living behaviour.
Respond to emergency and evacuation situations and escalating to on call manager.
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.
You will be a mature, fun, flexible adviser who can balance support for the students and meet the University’s obligations for pastoral care in compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
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.
At least an NZ clean restricted unrestricted driver’s license.
Close date for vacancy: 15 September 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Katrina Rogers (katrina.rogers@vuw.ac.nz).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, 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. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Community Adviser position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
