Assistant Warden

Assistant Warden - UniFlats

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**UNIFLATS - NGĀ WHARE RĪTĪ O TE WHARE**
**CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES**

**_ About our team/Mō te tīma_**

The Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division leads a world class residential college system at the University of Otago. As a collegiate university, our Residential Colleges, and UniFlats, are dedicated to providing a supportive home environment to our residents, many of whom are living away from family/whānau for the first time.

As Assistant Warden of University Flats (Uni Flats), you will join a team looking after the largest and most diverse collegiate community on Campus.

Working in a supportive and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to make a real and positive impact on the lives of University of Otago residents.

**_ The role/Te mahi_**

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic person to join our leadership team in the key role of Assistant Warden, UniFlats.

With a focus on resident wellbeing, our Assistant Wardens provide opportunities for residents to experience cultural, sporting, academic and personal development in a positive collegiate environment.

**_Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**

We are looking for a leader who is passionate, resilient, and capable of handling (sometimes) challenging and complex situations.
- Experience working with young adults from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds in a leadership capacity.
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively in emergency or crisis situations.
- Experience in engaging groups and individuals.
- Experience in planning and managing a variety of safe and fun events and activities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- An ability to achieve a range of tasks under competing demands, within agreed timeframes.
- A high level of organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience in the tertiary sector would be a distinct advantage.

This exciting role would suit a highly motivated person who excels in providing pastoral care and support to students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. If you are a strong communicator who is creative and collaborative, and if you are passionate about education and working with young adults then this role might be the perfect match for you.

**_ Further details/Pūroko_**

The is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) “live-out” (accommodation is not provided) position.

Due to the nature of the role, required hours of work are rostered across evenings and weekends.

**_ Application/Tono_