Permanent, Part-Time (20-30 hours per week)
- Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
- Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
- Support students living in accommodation

**Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role**

Ara is looking for a Kaitiaki Ākonga - Residential Support to join the team. As a key member of the team, you will share a roster to provide seven-day cover for evening and night-time rostered supervision at Ōtautahi House, our student accommodation.
- Provide oversight and guardianship of the residential facility and community during rostered shifts.
- Provide targeted, intentional, and responsive pastoral care to residents, to ensure compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
- Contribute to a positive and engaging residential experience for all Ōtautahi House community members.
- Support induction and exit processes for residents as required across the year.

Hours of work will be rostered between two part-time team members each working on average 25 hours per week, including alternating weekends (Friday/Saturday nights). Hours will typically be either 2.30pm to 10.00pm, or 5.00pm to 1:00am, depending on the night but may vary from time to time depending on needs. On-call duties to cover other team members is part of the role, but is separately remunerated as on-call.

**Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience**
- A qualifications and/or strong evidence of experience, particularly in youth work, social or community work, marae work, teaching, community development, events and activities, experience working with diverse communities, and student and/or residential contexts
- Full driver's license required
- Current First Aid certificate (or commitment to complete - training provided)
- Familiarity with and experience of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
- Experience in roles within Student Accommodation
- Experience with young adult first and second year tertiary learners
- Experience in any of community development, youth work, social work, events management, hospitality, community wellbeing, or teaching
- Understanding of the Tertiary environment and the experience and needs of students 18-25 in age
- Excellent planning, reporting and writing skills
- Ability to work with a diverse range of residents
- Passionate about study and student success
- Pro-actively looks to assist and support others
- Treats everyone with dignity, respect and sincerity
- Works well independently and in a team and is supportive of colleagues

**Mō Mātou - About us**

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

**Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 24 November**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 16814- Posted on- 12 Nov 2024- Closes on- 24 Nov 2024 23:55- Location(s)- Central Christchurch- Expertise- Students Support Services- Job level(s)- Experienced- Work type(s)- Permanent part-time