Resident Advisers 2025 | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho

Resident Advisers 2025 | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho

09 Dec 2024
New Hampshire, Auckland 00000 Auckland USA

Resident Advisers 2025 | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Accommodation | Ngā Wharenoho at The University of Auckland is recruiting

Resident Advisers | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho to join our passionate, supportive

and motivated team.

The role of a Resident Adviser | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho is as a leader and resource for

our residents within the community, focusing on community development, being a

referral agent and a peer support, with the primary purpose of creating a sense of

belonging. We know that having a “good RA” can make a huge difference to a student’s

University experience, and our RA team are an integral part of the residential

experience, delivering support to the wellbeing and success of our residents.

Resident Advisers support Accommodation’s commitment to creating inclusive

communities, adhering to the university’s code of conduct, the Residential Rules and

incorporating the vision of Taumata Teitei & Nga Wharenoho Kaupapa into the role. Our

RA’s role model behaviours we seek to encourage in all of our residents: being engaged,

kind, empathetic and solution orientated, respectful and accepting, and encouraging

healthy connections.

The primary goal of the RA is the development of an environment conducive to the

personal and academic growth of all residents.

Reporting to the Resident Manager/Resident Coordinator, the position is part-time (15 hours per week), live-in, and fixed-term from February 2025 to November 2025.

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

Apartments (residence).

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

Please view the position description for more detailed information.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As a Resident Adviser | Kaitohutohu Wharenoho you will:Support students in their residence to make their time productive, meaningful and enjoyableNurture the development of both academic achievement and life skillsBe a “people person” with good communication skills who builds a strong sense of community in their residenceBe a positive role modelApplications 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 meet the below requirements:Has a high level of academic and personal achievementIs responsible, approachable, with a “can do” attitudeUnderstands the importance of adhering to role expectations and responsibilitiesHas good communication skills - both verbal and writtenIntends to be enrolled at the University of Auckland in 2025Is happy to live-in (onsite) at the hall/residence you are appointed to and pay accommodationCan fulfil the entire period of the employment agreementThe work you do makes a real difference in the lives of our students. You will receive twoweeks of full-time training and through the year you will develop skills in leadership,

empathy, resilience, teamwork, and communication.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications should be submitted online, by the closing date of 11.59pm Tuesday 17th Dec, 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document and include the following:

If you have already applied for these roles - please note we will not be reconsidering applications.Your motivation for wanting to be an RAWhat key strengths you will bring to the roleYour preference for a position in a hall or residence – however, these are not guaranteedContact details for at least two refereesPlease 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.

Please reach out to residentialexperience@auckland.ac.nz, for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. 

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