Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Our accommodation | wharenoho 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 | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho 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.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

University Accommodation | Ngā Wharenoho at The University of Auckland is recruiting for 90+ Resident Advisers | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho to join our passionate, supportive and motivated team.

The role of a Resident Adviser | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho is 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.

As a Resident Adviser | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho 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

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, teamwork, and communication.

Want to learn more about the role? You can find out more at www.auckland.ac.nz/RA

The position is part-time (15 hours per week), live-in, and fixed-term (February 2024 to November 2024).
Positions are available in our Halls of Residence (hall) and our University Flats and Apartments (residence).
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

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 2024
• Is happy to live-in (onsite) at the hall/residence you are appointed to and pay discounted Accommodation
• Can fulfil the entire period of the employment agreement

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 9 August 2023 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.  

Please reach out to [email protected], for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. 

Equity

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz