Student Community & Wellbeing Adviser (Part-Time)

Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking Community Advisers for the Accommodation Independent Living team on permanent part-time and fixed-term part-time contracts (15–30 hours/week). Roles commence in November 2026 (permanent) and January 2027 (fixed-term).

The role focuses on connecting residents to university services, wellbeing, and a safe, inclusive living environment. Key duties include coordinating events, maintaining budgets, and providing hall administration support.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of communal living and living in halls.
• Experience organizing events and managing budgets.
• Experience across cultures including Maori, Pasifika, and international students.
• Computer literacy and ability to use social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Able to facilitate events/programmes during the academic year.
• Mature, responsible and able to model professional behaviour.
• NZ clean restricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Event coordination and administration including establishing your hall events calendar.
• Organising and coordinating events.
• Plan events using hall information and gather feedback from residents.
• Complete event audits and reporting.
• Hall admin support, Star Rez reporting, answer calls and reception.
• Promote and monitor appropriate behaviour by residents and model communal living values.
• Respond to emergencies and evacuations and escalate to on-call manager.

Skills

Event coordination

Budgeting

Cross-cultural experience

Social media literacy

Pastoral care</s> compliance

Team collaboration

Quick learner

Adaptable

NZ driver’s license

Tools

StarRez

Job description

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking Community Advisers for the Accommodation Independent Living team on permanent part-time and fixed-term part-time contracts (15–30 hours/week). Roles commence in November 2026 (permanent) and January 2027 (fixed-term).

The role focuses on connecting residents to university services, wellbeing, and a safe, inclusive living environment. Key duties include coordinating events, maintaining budgets, and providing hall administration support.