Student Wellbeing Advisor

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Wellington; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UniSaver 6.75% employer contribution

5 university holidays

Southern Cross Healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Staff purchasing privileges

Professional development

Job summary

Massey University, Wellington Campus, invites applications for a Student Wellbeing Advisor within the University-wide Student Care Team. This permanent 0.8 FTE role combines student case management, wellbeing advice, staff capability building, education and health promotion to foster a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

You will provide specialist wellbeing guidance to students and staff, recognise distress and mental health concerns, and work with internal and external

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered professional in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or Mental Health Nursing.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative, culturally responsive and student-centred approach.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist wellbeing advice to students and staff.
• Offer case management and wellbeing support across campus networks.
• Contribute to a holistic wellbeing framework for student success and retention.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate care.

Skills

Wellbeing expertise

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Inter-agency collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Social Work

Counselling

Psychology

Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Student Wellbeing Advisor
Student Care Team
Permanent | 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week)
Wellington Campus
Salary range: $71,274 to $101,329 (pro rata)

Are you an experienced wellbeing professional passionate about supporting students to thrive?

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Massey University is seeking a Student Wellbeing Advisor to join our University-wide Student Care Team. This rewarding role combines student case management, wellbeing advice, staff capability building, education, and health promotion to help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

As a Student Wellbeing Advisor, you will provide specialist wellbeing advice and support to students and staff, helping to recognise and respond to emotional distress, mental health concerns, and behaviours of concern. You will work collaboratively across the University and with external agencies to ensure students receive timely, appropriate, and holistic support.

The role contributes to a shared University-wide wellbeing framework that supports student success, retention, and positive student experiences across our campuses, distance learners, and students studying offshore.

Central to this position is a grounding in Te Tiriti to uplifting student wellbeing, with a strong commitment to the values of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga in supporting student achievement and belonging.

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

You will be a qualified and registered professional in a relevant discipline such as:

• Social Work
• Counselling
• Psychology
• Mental Health Nursing

You will also bring:

• At least two years' relevant professional experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, relationship management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience supporting people experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns.
• The ability to manage complex and sensitive situations using sound professional judgement.
• A collaborative, culturally responsive, and student-centred approach.
• A demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting diverse communities.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience working within the tertiary education sector.
• Mental Health First Aid training, or equivalent.

Join a collaborative and dedicated team committed to a strengths-based and holistic approach to student wellbeing. This is an opportunity to use your professional expertise to make a meaningful difference, not only for individual students, but across the wider University community.

In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers:

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme for eligible employees
• Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
• Special staff rates available for campus gym membership
• Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ
• Comprehensive professional development and training programmes
• Staff fee concession for study with Massey and 30% discount on fees for immediate family of staff undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply)

For confidential enquiries, please contact:

Ying Rong
Practice Manager Student Care
[e-mail]

The employment setting will involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children's Workers) Regulations 2015.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This vacancy will close 06 October 2026, 11.00pm.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Student Wellbeing
• Student Support Services
• Case Management
• Mental Health Support
• Emotional Distress Assessment
• Behavioural Risk Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Wellbeing Frameworks
• Health Promotion
• Student Engagement
• Tertiary Education
• Counselling
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Mental Health Nursing
• Mental Health First Aid
• Safeguarding
• Duty of Care
• Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Community Partnerships
• Cultural Competence
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Wellbeing Education
• Professional Judgement
• Student Retention
• Case Coordination
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication Skills
• Training and Facilitation
• Advocacy
• Referral Management
• Risk Management
• Student Success
• Holistic Support
• Registered Health Professional