Student Engagement & Community Builder

University-of-Otag; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Locals Collegiate Community at the University of Otago is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator to shape student engagement from idea to evaluation. You will plan and deliver events, craft social media campaigns, foster belonging among first-year students and provide pastoral support within a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Manager, Locals Collegiate Community, you will build cross-unit relationships across Dunedin, support Orientation activities, and contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• A university degree-level tertiary qualification.
• Experience in one or more of event organisation, social media engagement, or pastoral or peer support.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly.
• An understanding of the issues and challenges that can affect tertiary students.
• Good judgement and the ability to respond appropriately in challenging situations.
• An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Experience in student leadership, mentoring or community-building.
• An understanding of tikanga Māori.
• The ability to use Te Reo Māori in the workplace and within campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of purposeful events and activities.
• Manage events and initiatives through their full lifecycle.
• Develop engaging social media content and campaigns across platforms including Instagram and TikTok.
• Build relationships with first-year students, helping them develop connections and a sense of belonging.
• Be a visible and approachable presence at Locals HQ, providing day-to-day pastoral support.
• Build positive working relationships across the University and wider Dunedin community, and contribute to Orientation, training and other key activities throughout the academic year.

Skills

Event planning

Social media

Pastoral support

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Student empathy

Tikanga Māori

Te Reo Māori

Education

University degree

Job description

The Locals Collegiate Community at the University of Otago is seeking a Student Engagement Coordinator to shape student engagement from idea to evaluation. You will plan and deliver events, craft social media campaigns, foster belonging among first-year students and provide pastoral support within a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Manager, Locals Collegiate Community, you will build cross-unit relationships across Dunedin, support Orientation activities, and contribute to ongoing