Tumuaki Taupuni | Head of Hall

• Have you got a strong understanding of risk management within a welfare context?
• Can you ensure that the residences are appropriately maintained to the required safety and wellbeing requirements of the University?
• Do you have experience working with young people, managing staff, as well as effectively managing financial and administrative systems?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Tumuaki Taupuni - Head of Hall on a permanent, full-time basis to join the University Accommodation team.

The Directorate of Campus Operations is responsible for the development and implementation of the university’s student accommodation. We are looking for a Tumuaki taupuni - Head of Hall for a first-year catered hall that service a diverse group of young adults, including Māori and Pasifika, and international students.

As a Tumuaki Taupuni - Head of Hall, you will:

• Champion community engagement and culture within the hall and as part of the wider hall community and university.
• Lead a team to provide a high quality and safe residential experience for students.
• Work with students to plan for their academic and personal wellbeing success.
• Ensure team training and development and be part of the training programme for staff across all halls.
• Ensure budgets are met or exceeded, and maintenance requirements are met.
• Share on-call duties after hours with the Deputy/Deputies Head of Hall.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people, managing staff, as well as effectively managing financial and administrative systems.
• Ensure that the residences are appropriately maintained to the required safety and wellbeing requirements of the University, and the budget is well managed.
• Have a proven understanding of the duty of pastoral care, and experience supporting student academic success and personal growth.
• Have experience as a first responder for critical incidents and of risk management in a welfare context.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The Directorate Health, Safety, and Wellbeing helps to create an outstanding, differentiated, and efficient student living experience across all the areas within the directorate as the University grows and expands. 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.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 10 May 2024. 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 may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nina Ness (nina.ness@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Tumuaki Taupuni | Head of Hall, 1309).

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the "CV/Resume" button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.