Deputy Head of Hall, Independent Living

Do you have an understanding of the duty of pastoral care?
Are you experienced in supporting student academic success and personal growth?
Have you got relevant qualifications or on the job experience relating to student life in a tertiary education environment?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Deputy Head of Hall to join the Campus Operations Directorate at the University on a permanent, full-time basis in the Independent Living accommodation environment.

Key responsibilities:

Support the Tumuaki Taupuni - Head of Hall to run a 24/7 efficient, compliant, cost-effective service with a focus on pastoral care, engagement and connection.
Support the recruitment, training, development, and supervision of Community Advisers.
Ensure compliance with the University’s policies, procedures, and reporting obligations, those relating to health and safety and risk management.
Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have:

An understanding of the duty of pastoral care.
Experience supporting student academic success and personal growth.
A tertiary qualification.
Experience in problem solving, budgeting and administration, event planning and conflict resolution.
Experience applying restorative justice principles.
Experience as a first responder for critical incidents and risk management experience in a welfare context would also be an advantage.


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Close date for vacancy: 09 March 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please email Raewyn Clarke, Manager, Student Living (raewyn.clarke@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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.