Boarding Supervisor - CJ House

Nelson College for Girls; Nelson; On-site; NZD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson College for Girls Boarding Hostel in Nelson City is seeking a part-time supervisor for CJ House. The role involves supervising boarders aged years 7–13, with a schedule of 19 hours per week, including a Saturday shift and three 30-minute unpaid breaks.

You will be an energetic, empathic communicator, supporting the safety and wellbeing of students and working both collaboratively and independently in a vibrant, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to relate well to teenagers and build rapport.
• Reliability and a calm, caring approach to supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to boarders in CJ House.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of students at all times.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Support a warm, fun and inclusive boarding environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Job ID: 164544
Category: CJ House
Location: Nelson City

Nelson College for Girls Boarding Hostel, CJ House, is a home away from home, offering a warm, caring and fun environment whereby our boarders are encouraged and given opportunities to grow in confidence and independence. Our culture and environment also encourage boarders to build lifetime friendships.

CJ House has boarders aged from year 7 to year 13. We have dedicated Boarding House Supervisors who provide our boarders with wonderful care. We are now looking for a part-time supervisor to join our team. This role would suit a dedicated superstar who would relish the opportunity to work in a vibrant, fun, family-oriented environment.

The hours will be 19 per week, with 17.5 paid hours and 3x 30 minute unpaid breaks. Below is the proposed schedule, with some flexibility for negotiation:

Availability on a Saturday for this part-time role is essential. Let us know your availability in your cover letter.

Term time is busy with the buzz of students. To be successful in this position you need to be an effective communicator, able to listen and be empathic, while still maintaining a high level of oversight of our students/boarders. You will need to have a good understanding and tolerance of modern teenagers, be able to recognise what is fun and when boarders may need additional support. You will need to be an energetic, enthusiastic team player, able to work both collaboratively and independently, think on your feet and always ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students.

is fun and when boarders may need additional support. You will need to be an energetic, enthusiastic team player, able to work both collaboratively and independently, think on your feet and always ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students.