Kaiāwhina-Whare | Sub-Warden (KW) at Cumberland College 2026 (Live-in role)

Live-in – it is a requirement of your employment that you live-in the College as part of the role. The usual residential fees are reduced in recognition that your residence is also your place of work.

PRIME FUNCTION:

Assist with the provision of pastoral and administration duties to support the operation of the College and enhance the environment to maximise the safety, well-being, academic success, and personal growth of the Residents.

This includes:

• Complete administration and other duties at specified rostered times.
• Provide appropriate level pastoral care and close networking with Residents.
• Promote and uphold University of Otago and College policies within the College community, including any KW specific code of practice processes.
• Promote and support the inter-collegiate competitions and events.
• Ensure that College Handbook directions are correctly followed.
• Act in a manner and perform duties to foster a sense of a collegiate community.
• Attend College functions as directed by College management.
• Act as a role model, mentor, and leader within the College community at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Full-time tertiary student for the entire academic year and be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Skills/Characteristics:

• Strong empathy and understanding of tertiary students and especially first-year students.
• High standards of honesty, common sense, patience, problem solving ability, effective communication, conflict resolution, good personal judgement, and well-developed life skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills to enable a balance between full-time study and the work and social demands of a residential college.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV.

Your application should include:

• Your motivation behind wanting to be a Kaiāwhina-Whare | Sub-Warden
• The skills and experience you would bring to the role
• Your study plans for 2026
• Contact details for at least two referees
• Anything else you feel is relevant