Residential Life Manager at The University of Waikato, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We have an exciting opportunity! Manage Tauranga accommodation facilities, lead a dedicated team, and create a vibrant student community.

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic, innovative, and self-motivated individual to manage the Tauranga accommodation facilities. The role involves leading a team of residential leaders, housekeepers, and administrative staff in creating a vibrant and cohesive halls of residence experience.

This is a dynamic role, especially with a new cohort of students arriving each year. Most will be leaving home for the first time, and your role will be pivotal in ensuring they experience student life in a safe environment and make lasting friendships. You will be responsible for creating and managing a supportive residential community, maintaining a safe living environment, and offering support that fosters academic success and life skill development.

The position is primarily "live-in," with the successful applicant residing in the Residential Life Manager's one-bedroom unit on-site at Selwyn Street accommodation, as the role involves regular evening and weekend work. However, local residents in Tauranga may also be considered for the role.

The salary will be determined by the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the role. This is a full-time (37.5 hours a week) role based on the Tauranga Campus.

For more details on the Tauranga accommodation facilities, please visit Tauranga Accommodation.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the role, contact TJ Cloete, Associate Director Student Accommodation at tj.cloete@waikato.ac.nz

Please submit applications via the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

If you're passionate about supporting students as they adjust to university life, we'd love to hear from you!

To be successful in this position, you will need the following:

• Experience managing a team of staff, ensuring smooth operation and a positive work environment
• Experience working in a welfare or student support capacity is essential
• Ability to mediate and manage challenging situations with students, fostering a positive community atmosphere
• Experience in planning and facilitating events and group activities
• Experience working with diverse ethnic groups, particularly with young people, including international students
• Insight into the needs of university students, particularly those living away from home for the first time
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience

The role requires you to build a supportive and engaging residential community culture while ensuring the students have an amazing yet safe living experience at the Tauranga accommodation.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from Māori and Pacific communities.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The University of Waikato's Tauranga campus is located in the heart of Tauranga's CBD, in the sunny Bay of Plenty. The university is a global leader in future-focused education and research, ranked highly on the world stage.

Tauranga student accommodation includes Selwyn Street Studios and Durham Mews Apartments. The Selwyn Street Studios, purpose-built in 2022, have 91 fully furnished studio rooms across three floors. Durham Mews Apartments, located adjacent to the campus, offer 18 apartment-style beds across 6 units.

These facilities house students year-round and host conference groups during the summer months.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

Requisition number: 1002481