Student Wellbeing Facilitator

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is recruiting Student Wellbeing Facilitators to support peers and foster wellbeing. The role involves engaging students in conversations and activities and guiding them to university services and self-help resources.

Key responsibilities include welcoming students, referring to services, promoting connectedness, hosting inclusive spaces, attending training, and completing timesheets weekly. Close date: 29 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Experience in peer support or counselling is preferred.
• Ability to engage and communicate with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Actively welcome and engage students in conversation and activities.
• Refer students to other services as needed.
• Promote social connectedness and engagement.
• Attend training and team meetings.
• Complete timesheets weekly.
• Support implementation of the Student Wellbeing Outcomes Framework.

Skills

Peer support

Telephone counselling

Group facilitation

Communication with diverse groups

Confidentiality management

Education

Current student at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington

Job description

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Student Wellbeing Facilitators to join the Student Wellbeing team on a casual contract. The role of a Student Wellbeing Facilitator is to provide peer wellbeing support through engaging students in conversation and activities. It is also to empower students to make the most of support that can enhance their personal wellbeing, e.g. self-help resources and services available at University.

Key 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.

Key requirements:

• A current student at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington.
• Available for 3-6 hours of shifts per week during trimester 1 and trimester 2 teaching weeks.
• Flexibility to attend rostered shifts, team meetings, and respond to communication.
• Commitment to application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in an educational context.
• Experience in peer support, telephone counselling or group facilitation.
• Experience, knowledge, and awareness of the University environment and the key issues for students.
• Clear oral communicator with equity groups and young people aged 18-25.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and personal boundaries.
• Knowledge and experience of te ao Māori and in working with Māori individuals, whānau and communities.
• Experience and interest in working with Pasifika, rainbow, gender diverse, refugee-background, disabled people, and international communities.
• Ability to work flexibly and be adaptable to changeable circumstances.

Close date for vacancy: 29 August 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Amelia Cameron (**************@vuw.ac.nz).

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? Manawa Ora - Student Wellbeing is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Our team provides essential health and wellbeing services, empowering students to thrive academically and personally. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, compassion, and holistic care. Your expertise can help shape a brighter future for our students!