Peer Wellbeing Facilitator: Student Support & Connection

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting Student Wellbeing Facilitators to join the Student Wellbeing team on a casual contract. The role provides peer wellbeing support through engaging students in conversation and activities, and to empower students to access self-help resources and services available at University.

Key requirements include a current student at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington and 3-6 hours of shifts per week during trimester teaching weeks, with

Qualifications

• Current student status at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington.
• Experience in peer support, telephone counselling or group facilitation.
• Experience and awareness of the University environment and key issues for students.
• Clear oral communication with equity groups and young people aged 18-25.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and personal boundaries.
• Knowledge and experience of te ao Māori and working with Māori individuals, whānau and communities.
• Experience and interest in working with Pasifika, rainbow, gender diverse, refugee-background, disabled and international communities.

Responsibilities

• Actively welcome and engage students in conversation and activities.
• Refer students to other services.
• Promote social connectedness and engagement.
• Boundary inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour and seek support as needed.
• Promote healthy and balanced lifestyles.
• Host a space and activities that are inclusive, positive and socially engaging.
• Promote Manawa Ora-Student Wellbeing at events.
• Attend training and team meetings.
• Respond to communication from supervisor and manager.
• Complete timesheets weekly.
• Support the implementation of Ki te rā: Student Wellbeing Outcomes Framework.

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting Student Wellbeing Facilitators to join the Student Wellbeing team on a casual contract. The role provides peer wellbeing support through engaging students in conversation and activities, and to empower students to access self-help resources and services available at University.

Key requirements include a current student at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington and 3-6 hours of shifts per week during trimester teaching weeks, with