Job Description

• Can you communicate clearly and keep calm in an emergency?
• Are you experienced in maintaining the security and safety of people and buildings?
• Do you have proficient computer skills and are interested in being a Night Support in Student Halls?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for Night Support on a fixed term, part-time or casual basis to provide support to students who live in a hall of residence.

You will assist the Night Manager or Tumuaki taupuni - Head of Hall, ensuring they work to scope and are confident in their role, and a unique skill will be your ability to engage with a diverse range of residents, many away from home for the first time.

The role has a focus on the health, welfare and safety of residents, security of the buildings and provision of support, assistance, and guidance to rostered Residential Advisers. You may have experience in the health or accommodation sectors.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will support the Night Manager and the Hall team to ensure the hall operates smoothly, and student safety and security is maintained.

Key requirements:

• Enjoy working with young people from a range of cultures and backgrounds who are transitioning to independence in a communal living environment.
• Be an approachable and trusted person who is able to manage and escalate a range of wellbeing and behavioural situations with skill and care.
• Have proficient computer skills including using database and reporting systems.
• A clean driver’s license.

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Close date for vacancy: 20 May 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Abby Wilson (Abby.Wilson@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

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 we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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