University Accommodation | Ngā Wharenoho at The University of Auckland is recruiting for 100+ Resident Advisers to join our passionate, supportive and motivated team.

The role of a Resident Adviser is a rewarding but also a challenging employment opportunity.  They are critical to the wellbeing and success of our residents, and having a “good RA” can make a huge difference to a student’s University experience.

The position is 15 hours per week, live-in, and fixed-term from February 2021 to November 2021.

Positions are available in our Halls of Residence (hall) and our University Flats and Apartments (residence).

About the Role

Our Accommodation provides a safe, secure and supportive place for students to live and learn while attending the University. Accommodation | Ngā Wharenoho is managed by a team of professional staff whose key purpose is to ensure the pastoral care and support to the academic efforts of residents. Resident Advisers form a vital part of this team. We believe in our motto “He waka eke noa” and working together as a successful, innovative, hardworking team.

As a Resident Adviser, you will:

• Support students in their residence to make their time productive, meaningful and enjoyable. 
• Nurture the development of both academic achievement and life skills. 
• Be a “people person” with good communication skills who builds a strong sense of community in their residence.
• Be a positive role model

Applications are invited from students who intend to be enrolled in a full-time course of study at The University of Auckland.  The successful appointees will be required to live in the accommodation allocated to them and fulfil their responsibilities for the full period of their contract, which falls beyond the academic year.

Therefore, our successful applicants will tick the following boxes:

• Has a high level of academic and personal achievement
• Is responsible, approachable, with a “can do” attitude
• Has good communication skills in both verbal and written
• Intend to be enrolled at the University of Auckland in 2021
• Is happy to live-in (onsite) at the hall/residence you are appointed to

For more information about the role, please view the position description.  

Why join us?

The work you do makes a real difference in the lives of our students. You will receive two weeks of full-time training and through the year you will develop skills in leadership, empathy, resilience, team-work and communication.

How to apply

Inquiries may be made to [email protected]

Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 9th August to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document and include the following:

• Your motivation for wanting to be an RA
• Your preference for a position in a hall or residence - however these are not guaranteed
• Contact details for at least two referees

Please check your email (including junk inbox) regularly for communication about your application.  

You are encouraged to learn more about the position by visiting www.auckland.ac.nz/RA

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz