Assistant Warden

Assistant Warden

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**HAYWARD COLLEGE**
**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 whānau for the first time.

Hayward College is a close-knit, diverse community of students plus staff. Since1992, Hayward has provided an enriching living-learning experience for Otago students by blending academic support, accommodation, recreation and social activities into a vibrant and dynamic community of students and staff.

**_The Role/Te Mahi_**

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

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 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 from a variety of backgrounds. 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 current vacancy is a permanent full time “live-out” (accommodation is not provided) position. Due to the nature of the role, required hours of work are rostered across evenings and weekends.

From time to time you may be deployed to different colleges to suit the needs of the Division. This may include leave coverage, conference support, assistance with summer business such as “Hands on Otago”, Summer School, etc.

**_Application/Tono_